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Recent Examples of speculation
The report fueled rampant speculation as fans scrambled to scrutinize the duo's interactions in interviews and on the red carpet.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Last week—after years of speculation—it was finally announced that Prince George will head off to Eton College in September.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The speculation has become so widespread that even New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has weighed in.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
As annoying as the speculation can be, there is some truth under the bluster.
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Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Last week—after years of speculation—it was finally announced that Prince George will head off to Eton College in September.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The speculation has become so widespread that even New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has weighed in.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
As annoying as the speculation can be, there is some truth under the bluster.
—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculation
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LaMelo Ball is teaming up with Anthony Edwards after one of Tim Connelly’s boldest gambles yet.
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In short, this is a high-risk, high-reward gamble for the Wolves that could either vault them back into title contention or lay the seeds for Edwards' eventual departure from Minnesota.
Noun
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Under his guidance, J Records ignited the careers of Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and, through a joint venture with Octone Records, Maroon 5.
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Well versed in what the lunar surface truly offers, Britt scolded a number of arty accounts of lunar territory promulgated by both NASA and commercial space ventures.
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The three-time AL MVP had earmarked this year’s Citizens Bank Park festivities, just 45 miles from his New Jersey hometown, as a rare chance to finally enter the derby.
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That’s still high, but moves downward mean less chance of a vicious cycle where expectations for higher inflation drive changes in behavior that create higher inflation.
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“Speculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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