1
as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
though she does not speak with an accent, I would still guess that she is a foreigner
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2
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I would guess the road goes for about two miles before you have to take a left
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3
as in to think
to have as an opinion
I never would have guessed that she was capable of such a terrible thing
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as in guessing
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
if you don't know the answer for sure, just make a guess
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Recent Examples of guess
Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Regardless, there’s a lot of guessing right now about whether Zeldin’s tweet foreshadows further federal action.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
State of play: Many of you nailed it, but even wrong guesses pointed us to some sweet little gardens sprinkled across the city.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
And so, when Liverpool won 2-1 against Lille in the Champions League in January without playing brilliantly, guess who was on the phone to Arne the next day to complain that the team should have been more adventurous in its passing?
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Regardless, there’s a lot of guessing right now about whether Zeldin’s tweet foreshadows further federal action.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Though the judges might have missed the mark by throwing out guesses like Paris Hilton, Kyle Richards, and Chelsea Handler.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
State of play: Many of you nailed it, but even wrong guesses pointed us to some sweet little gardens sprinkled across the city.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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And there’s usually some wiggle room, a premium being paid to reap future opportunities or a discount to assume some risk.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile, in a tentative ruling issued on Thursday, denied CBS’ bid for a court order that would’ve temporarily blocked Sony’s efforts from assuming distribution.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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States with the highest median refund for 2021 include Massachusetts at $936; Rhode Island at $946; Pennsylvania at $993; and New York, where the IRS estimated the median unclaimed refund is $995.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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For 2023 and 2024, the property owners owed $2 million in unpaid property taxes and the total debt attributed to the property’s value was estimated at 15.7%, according to the treasurer’s office.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Researchers once thought this ability was unique to humans.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Rather than designs being printed by ink, all options are made by gel following the same standard process of any pro manicure (think: base coat, color gel polish, design, top coat).—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And what is she supposed to do, take a bullet for them?—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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After all, a true pal should be all about growing and winning together—and there’s no place for an ugly rivalry when you’re supposed to be on the same team.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Michigan product doesn't ever figure to be much of a force as a pass-rusher, though, and teams may not want to invest a first-round pick on a one-dimensional player.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Without the freedom to experiment, fail and figure things out the hard way, the products, software, and systems that are normative in our day-to-day experience would have never come into existence.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In China, markets fluctuated as investors responded to the White House clarifying that the level of tariffs on Chinese goods is now 145% -- not 125% as previously believed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jones believes the debate will only end when lawmakers take action.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s just a theory, not a spoiler or even a prediction.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The site goes on to advance the theory that COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan lab and undermines Trump’s political rivals like Joe Biden and Andrew Cuomo.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These tariffs target goods from more than 180 countries and territories, including China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Vendors impacted by the cancellations suspect the move was triggered by the trade dispute.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Consumers who suspect they were fraudulently enrolled should immediately call their federal or state ACA marketplace, experts say.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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