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conjecturing

verb

present participle of conjecture

as in estimating

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement he conjectured that the theater could seat 1000 people more or less

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as in guessing

to form an opinion from little or no evidence you're only conjecturing that he was the culprit

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Recent Examples of conjecturing The moment prompted extensive online speculation, with some social media users and commentators conjecturing that his words may have been critical or disrespectful. — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025

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All of this is why James is estimating the tally to restore the carousel will top $3 million or $4 million.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Every 2026 Sienna uses a hybrid powertrain, with Toyota estimating up to 36 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg with all-wheel drive.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of estimating

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With shifting alliances and deception, only the most calculating player will survive to win it all, per the logline.

— Peter White, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Cline‘s 2023 novel, published by Penguin Random House, centers on a calculating grifter who navigates the treacherous world of summer in the Hamptons.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of calculating

Verb

Check your insurance terms directly rather than assuming elective treatment or related complications are covered.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of assuming

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This is also figuring that Warners unleashes Digger on Premium VOD soon and does a decent number relative to the box office because people are curious.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
UConn has been figuring it out with 87 new players, many of whom hadn’t seen regular game reps at their prior stop.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of figuring

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More recently, other experts have advised American farmers to go all out growing soybeans, supposing they will be needed by the Chinese or somebody.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Even supposing the pledges in the 1990s documents amounted to a crime, the legal deadline for bringing mortgage fraud charges has expired.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025

Definition of supposing

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Dogma25 is an initiative of recent Venice Golden Lion winner May el-Toukhy (Woman Unknown), who will be one of the five directors making films under its rules alongside directors Milad Alami, Annika Berg, Eklöf and Just.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of making

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Political experts are also speculating about what the contribution means about AOC's political future.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Sources told Page Six that Charles’ absence made many nervous, and royal insiders began speculating that his work schedule has been reduced.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026

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