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Recent Examples of speculation
There had been some speculation ahead of the sale that the watch had been doctored.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
However, until archaeologists can scientifically confirm that the building was an official structure, the speculation remains.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Ever since Prince Harry and King Charles met again for the first time in over a year, there has been speculation about what, if any, role Harry might play in the royal family in the future.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Longworth acted in response to speculation that Southern Democrats would attempt to prevent a Black lawmaker from joining the House.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
However, until archaeologists can scientifically confirm that the building was an official structure, the speculation remains.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Ever since Prince Harry and King Charles met again for the first time in over a year, there has been speculation about what, if any, role Harry might play in the royal family in the future.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Longworth acted in response to speculation that Southern Democrats would attempt to prevent a Black lawmaker from joining the House.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculation
Noun
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Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Picking those strains is a bit of a gamble, but one made less risky by the work of more sophisticated labs, like CDC.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Playboy is, of course, the media, lifestyle, consumer products and licensing brand founded by Hugh Hefner, while Hefner Capital is a private investment firm focused on media, entertainment and cultural ventures steered by his son, Cooper Hefner.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Covent Garden is the first stand-alone store to reopen as part of the joint venture between Gap and Next, and spans 3,250 square feet across two floors.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ava was a big athletic blonde who could have had a chance in Hollywood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The question is whether the San Francisco defense can get enough stops to give this offense a chance.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Speculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculation. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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