as in guess
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
my surmise is that the couple's "good news" is the announcement that they are going to have a baby
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as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
we surmised that she had purchased the apple pie since there was a bakery box on the kitchen counter
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Recent Examples of surmise
Melissa Healystaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Dec. 2022
Instead, Rodrigues and Ohlrogge surmise, the glut of retail investors are probably not showing up for the vote.
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Scott Nover,
Quartz,
7 Sep. 2022
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Offshore sourcing ecosystems for apparel are also deeply embedded after decades of Asia dominance, Kearney’s research surmised.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Noun
One surmise is that the syndrome is caused by residual viral debris that continues to activate and/or exhaust the immune system.
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Melissa Healystaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Dec. 2022
Instead, Rodrigues and Ohlrogge surmise, the glut of retail investors are probably not showing up for the vote.
—
Scott Nover,
Quartz,
7 Sep. 2022
Verb
Patience tends to be a virtue with Fukada’s cinema, and it’s certainly required upfront, as the film takes its time in unraveling key connections between characters, while the nature of certain relationships must be surmised through cues of expression and body language.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Offshore sourcing ecosystems for apparel are also deeply embedded after decades of Asia dominance, Kearney’s research surmised.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmise
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An outdated bag from Saint Laurent, Fendi, Dior or Gucci can come roaring back, and serial numbers, dust bags and original hardware separate a real payday from a guess.
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Experts have made wide-ranging guesses for more than three decades.
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Sweden loses key piece The first half was a sloppy slugfest as both teams tried to use their physicality to assume control.
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John Murphy, president and chief financial officer, will assume the responsibilities in the interim, according to an announcement.
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The New York Mets are in disarray thanks to a brutal start to what was supposed to be a promising season.
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In her video, Warren said Heritage was supposed to be a turning point for the community.
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The accredited investor standards were also put in place to presume at least some higher measure of investor sophistication.
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The American Dream once presumed a steady, patient faith in merit and hard work.
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