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 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 While some had theories, including speculations of the site serving as an Underground Railroad route, researchers found little evidence to back those ideas up. Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026 His aesthetic speculations in the trilogy bring to mind books as extraordinary as Walter Pater’s The Renaissance and André Malraux’s The Voices of Silence and The Metamorphosis of the Gods. Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026 Sure, there are plenty of rumors and speculations about her scents du jour, but these are the top three that are confirmed mainstays in her rotation. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026 In addition, Younger lost a major chunk of revenue from being closed for two days and receiving fewer customers throughout the week, due to the rain and speculations that the shop was still closed. Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • According to Trump’s 927-page annual financial disclosure report, the president earned over $1 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses, part of a broader $2 billion haul in 2025 alone.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Global also has stakes in numerous ventures, including Propagate and Range Media Partners, and is partnered with Vice Media in a joint venture, Vice TV.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The fifth-year pro is 100 percent aggressive, 100 percent of the time, taking wild gambles that result in either pick-sixes or soul-crushing defensive breakdowns.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Both are good gambles for that 11-20 round range, when failing to sign a player doesn’t affect your bonus pool.
    Keith Law, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Covid vaccines roughly halved the chances that a US adult would need to visit the emergency room or be hospitalized with their infections last fall and winter, one study found.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rain chances continue into Thursday, with storm activity tapering off in the evening.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Every camp spot honored offers iconic views and unforgettable adventures for people wanting to spend time with nature, the review site added.
    Michael Guise, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Bretton Woods, nestled in the White Mountains about three hours from Boston, offers plenty of outdoor adventures, from hiking and mountain biking to rides on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola and the Mount Washington Cog Railway.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

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“Speculations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculations. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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