reckon
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
House of Representatives lays out a long-awaited proposal on how to reckon with California’s poisoned marine environment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"I reckon we're going to get flooded yet again," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Those who were closest to the events reckon with the decisions that brought them there—and with the people who were left behind when the last plane departed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
But like it or not, he must learn to reckon with the heightened expectations and speculation that comes with simply being good at his current job.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
“I reckon it just dissolves,” said I, gathering up the rats on a pitchfork.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
Nomura reckons the industry has entered the knockout stage this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
While he can’t call it one way or another, Bianco reckons that being paid 5.25%
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
He reckons he can make a go of it, cutting the cost of parking and overheads, resetting rents and being more nimble than previous far-flung owners.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
As an ex-teacher, Jenner reckons she has no fears appearing before politicians in Cardiff Bay.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
“Anyway, we’ve got to go, Lee Jordan reckons he’s found a new secret passageway out of the school.”
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
Olsi reckoned it would probably start up again in the autumn, though, regardless of those survey results.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
That spurred a shift toward one-way attack drones, which Iranian engineers reckoned could still do significant damage, even if they didn’t hit their targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Climate change, land use pressures and drought would all have to be reckoned with.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Combine these suspicions with his all-consuming grief and you can see why Swire is such a force to be reckoned with on his quest for a truth he believes has been denied to him.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The mark asked how much would that cost and I said I reckoned I could do it on fifty thousand dollars.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
And though Cassie’s extracurricular pursuits echo that cultural reckoning, some distance reveals that “Promising Young Woman” is less about justice than protection.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
“It’s sort of a reckoning coming: Jet fuel’s up, diesel’s up, consumers are a bit squeezed,” Ferguson said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Communications Minister Anika Wells said big tech was facing a "reckoning".
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
One of the peculiarities of the Marin cultural scene, at least in Perlis’ reckoning, is that it hardly seems like a scene at all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
She said, “The day of reckoning has arrived. The hour is close at hand. We must leave immediately.”
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
Vocabulary lists containing reckon
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
