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speculating

ADJECTIVE
wondering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curious
STRONG
guessing inquiring pondering questioning
WEAK
speculative
NOUN
conception
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciation conceit concept impression interpretation notion perception realization
STRONG
apperception apprehension clue cognition comprehension consideration design dreaming explanation exposition fancy image inkling intellection meditation musing philosophizing picture plan representation speculation thought version
WEAK
cogitating communing concentrating considering deliberating envisaging fancying imagining meditating mental grasp
Antonyms
STRONG
concrete fact ignorance misunderstanding reality truth
WEAK
abortion being death

Example Sentences

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Speculating about which jobs may be in our AI future is difficult; there will be no doubt many jobs that we can’t imagine today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Speculating on the media coverage of the anniversary, Selwyn Jones, who is Floyd’s uncle, said in an interview that there are many people who believe “old systemic things” have not changed since his nephew’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Speculating on Courtney Love's intentions for the album in today's context is both intriguing and complex.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2024

Speculating about the possible song list is part of the fun for fans.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023

Speculating about which fears I will have to face, and how many there will be, is useless at this point.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth