Synonyms of speculations

speculations

noun

plural of speculation

as in ventures

a risky undertaking

the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ventures
• gambles
• chances
• adventures
• enterprises
• throws
• bets
• crapshoots
• fliers
• wagers
• hazards
• flutters
• stakes
• liberties
• plays
• long shots
• dark horses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sure things

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of speculations

Such speculations reflect the richness of possibilities that the new work opens up. — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Their speculations, although deemed inaccurate by later historians, helped shape popular understandings of the ancient druids. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Although no official statements have been made, frenetic speculations about TWICE leader Jihyo and members Tzuyu and Chaeyoung earlier this year prompted JYP to issue statements that contract negotiations were still ongoing. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

But Fetterman rejected those speculations in an op-ed published in The Washington Post in May. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Everyone knew the story, though Andrew’s relatives were more reluctant to speak of it, to even mention the cult’s name — Synanon — craning their necks to see if any members of her family were close enough to overhear their speculations. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

These speculations are put to rest by the child, who says, ‘No! — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Griffin has encouraged these speculations. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

And even King Charles and Queen Camilla are faced with these speculations. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 May 2026