speculations

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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculations
Noun
  • Gibney’s film examines the full scope of Musk’s career, taking a critical look at his stewardship of Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink among other ventures.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This appears to have included personal security for Parton, as well as her properties and business ventures.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Hanging over the current roster are the long-term gambles Drury made to bring it together.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated Monday that the chances of making speedy headway on forging a peace settlement were bleak after recent Ukrainian attacks, including during recent parliamentary elections in Russia.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Desperate to regain her dominance while dazzling pageant recruiter Eloise Amponsah (Tony Award winner Patina Miller), who was Miss Ghana 1966, Paulina launches a campaign to crush Ericka’s spirit and dash her chances in the spotlight.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And so on, the point being that the characters of Strange New Worlds have not only had adventures; the show has let those adventures reshape the characters’ personalities through growth and change.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Start your child young as far as global adventures and sophistication are concerned by cocooning them in this indulgent, miniature version of the above The Ritz-Carlton robe.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Speculations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculations. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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