SPECULATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

speculation

noun

ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of speculation

as in gamble

a risky undertaking the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

sure thing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of speculation At the time, the space agency did not disclose which astronaut had the medical concern or reveal the nature of the issue, prompting a wave of speculation. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 An event like that always needs sponsors, and there’s been speculation the couple would continue to fund fashion’s biggest night for years to come. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026 Transcripts of that conversation contained in the indictment have sparked intense speculation in Jackson County and left a series of unanswered questions that still loom over the charges against LeVota. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 While social media speculation often resurfaces during major celestial events, researchers found no evidence linking the eclipse to natural seismic activity. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speculation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculation

Noun

Congress has a role to play, too, by balancing the censuring of officials whose risks don’t pay off with awards for those who take heroic gambles for the right reasons.

— Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
And without reliable detection, the hiring decision becomes a gamble.

— Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

Because growing the rice itself is not profitable, even with historic high prices for Japanese rice, the company supports the agricultural costs through side ventures including a restaurant and an ice cream brand launched this summer.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
However, Greenland Energy has access as its venture partner 80 Mile inherited a license via its subsidiary White Flame Energy, which acquired the exploration rights to Jameson Land prior to the cut-off date.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of venture

Noun

Historically, the ruling party in Nigeria's presidential elections usually has a higher chance of winning when the race features more than one prominent opposition candidate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
But with races like the one in Alaska, the party sees an opportunity to improve its chances.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026