SPECULATIONS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

speculations

noun

plural of speculation

as in ventures

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

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Recent Examples of speculations The account reportedly had one follower which was Tatum, further fueling speculations. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 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 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

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Noun

Densmore’s a busy guy, with various charitable causes and artistic ventures.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Or the administration’s personal enrichment through cryptocurrency ventures?

— Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of ventures

Noun

While the human might try big gambles to come back from a significant deficit, Ataraxos would work its way back into the game slowly and methodically.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
On fourth-and-6 from the Poinciana 48, Gateway Coach Marlin Roberts and gambles on the first play of the fourth quarter.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gambles

Noun

In about nine minutes of time together at 5-on-5, that line held a 12-2 edge in shot attempts over the Ducks, including a 4-0 advantage in shots on goal, 5-2 in scoring chances and 2-0 high-danger chances.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
El Niño also shifts rainfall patterns globally, raising the chances for destructive flooding in some parts of the world.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of chances

Noun

This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Should cabin fever somehow strike, the hotel can arrange adventures further afield, from whale-watching and boat trips along the Costa Del Sol coast to private hikes through the Andalusian mountains and even cheesemaking at a local goat farm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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