as in guessing
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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Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Barrera plays Michelle, a deceptive character who will keep everyone guessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Western leaders largely dismissed these overt signals, assuming Putin would not be reckless enough to risk crippling sanctions, economic isolation, and a costly war.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Should Duke McDermott or Mariano (assuming the latter two are waived before the season, which seems likely) stick with the Valley Suns for at least 60 days, all will be eligible for bonuses worth up to $85,300.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Anyone suspecting exposure is urged to seek medical advice immediately.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, suspecting one of their sons of vandalism, San Diego County sheriff’s deputies burst into the Najarros’ Vista home without a warrant, then punched, choked, fired a Taser gun at and threatened to shoot different members of the family before arresting them all, the family said in a lawsuit.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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MacDonald said the staff has had fun speculating about Swift’s interest in the T-shirt.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Many fans have been speculating which WWE superstars refused to do jobs for other talent under the AEW banner.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Surmising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmising. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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