as in ventures
a risky undertaking
the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations
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Recent Examples of speculations
Let the speculations as to who will take that job — and what job might be left open in their wake — begin.
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Among the primary speculations made by police was that Christie may have run off to London and disguised herself in men’s clothes.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The bubble speculations rage almost daily as breaking news and earnings reports send Mag 7 stock prices rising and falling, leading analysts to constantly update their buy, sell or hold recommendations.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Those speculations seemed to be confirmed, though never explicitly stated, in Season 4 when Will breaks down trying to profess his feelings toward Mike.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Those are all speculations, and those are all hypotheses.
—Alice Park, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Yet the turkey-myth debunkers pile on the speculations.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
Such speculations can be amusing and interesting but, like much counterfactual history, they cannot be tested.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
The Phoenix Lights gained international attention and the mystery surrounding them gave rise to many theories and speculations.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Among the primary speculations made by police was that Christie may have run off to London and disguised herself in men’s clothes.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The bubble speculations rage almost daily as breaking news and earnings reports send Mag 7 stock prices rising and falling, leading analysts to constantly update their buy, sell or hold recommendations.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Those speculations seemed to be confirmed, though never explicitly stated, in Season 4 when Will breaks down trying to profess his feelings toward Mike.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Those are all speculations, and those are all hypotheses.
—Alice Park, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Yet the turkey-myth debunkers pile on the speculations.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
Such speculations can be amusing and interesting but, like much counterfactual history, they cannot be tested.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
The Phoenix Lights gained international attention and the mystery surrounding them gave rise to many theories and speculations.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculations
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His various business ventures also helped pave the way for the Michelin Guide’s 2016 Southeast Asian debut in Singapore.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Three recent stories about Miami-Dade entrepreneurs highlight local leaders, new business ventures and the power of community representation.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Dodgers didn’t take any one-year gambles to address their need in the outfield this winter.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Two fourth-down gambles by Cignetti in the fourth quarter, after Fletcher's second touchdown carved the Hurricanes' deficit to three points, put Mendoza in position to shine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … GROUNDED TRUTH – Puka Nacua plays coy on chances for Sydney Sweeney date after making play for her.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The scenes in the French capital are full of welcome color and life — everything from receptions in salons or at Versailles to a street carnival to a mermaid swimming in an aquarium — all chances to display sumptuous costumes by Corinne Bruand.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here's everything to know about Perseverance, and the latest significant finding from the rover's adventures.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Salish and Jordan Matter, the father-daughter duo known for posting videos of their weekly adventures on YouTube, have entered an exclusive deal with Netflix.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Speculations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculations. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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