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surmise

[ser-mahyz, ser-mahyz, sur-mahyz] / sərˈmaɪz, sərˈmaɪz, ˈsɜr maɪz /




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But as anyone who has seen her in “Parks and Recreation” or other roles would surmise, Plaza says, “I have cat-like tendencies and relate more to cats.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

One can only surmise that it is because he wants to gently remind us that confronting the challenges we now face—be they technical, social, economic or political—requires more than intellect, skill, charisma or treasure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Shoehorning these random digressions into the film without any additional context to surmise their meaning just feels like Perkins is doing weird for weirdness’ sake.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2025

In this eerie, rather primitive context, its easy to surmise that the murderess is a witch.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

We have now passed into the Bistritza; and if we are wrong in our surmise our chance is gone.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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