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guess

[ges] / gɛs /
NOUN
belief, speculation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assumption conclusion conjecture feeling guesswork hunch hypothesis inference judgment opinion prediction presumption supposition theory
STRONG
deduction divination estimate fancy guesstimate induction notion postulate postulation presupposition reckoning shot stab supposal surmisal surmise suspicion thesis view
WEAK
ballpark figure shot in the dark sneaking suspicion
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fact proof reality truth
STRONG
certainty knowledge
WEAK
calculation measurement
VERB
try to figure out; imagine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
believe calculate divine fathom infer predict presume pretend solve speculate suggest suppose surmise think
STRONG
chance conjecture deduce deem estimate fancy guesstimate hazard hypothesize judge opine penetrate pick postulate predicate reason reckon select survey suspect theorize venture
WEAK
dare say go out on a limb happen upon jump to a conclusion lump it size up take a shot at take a stab at think likely work out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain disbelieve ignore misunderstand neglect question wonder
STRONG
prove refuse reject
WEAK
measure

Example Sentences

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"I guess doing things to save a few bucks here and there is all part of the journey. These top players all had to go through that too," the 25-year-old added.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

I guess they’re hoping to get Judge Aileen Cannon.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

I guess to that end, I watch Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue every night and I think that it’s pretty drop-dead gorgeous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Attorneys trying to guess the IRS’s next move usually watch for big-picture indicators, she said.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

“I guess . . . I do like that I can read them fast,” I admit.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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