- present participle of guess.
guessing
Example Sentences
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“You’re kind of guessing what’s going to happen in two years, and no one would have guessed that there’d be tariffs now” two years ago, Chen said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
I’m guessing that among today’s burgeoning cinephiles, silent movies evoke an ancient vibe that is, in its own way, a little hardcore.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
De Zerbi omitted the name of the player by design - but it will leave Spurs fans guessing as to who it could be.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
It’s about making sure that when your children say, “Here’s what Mom and Dad would want,” they’re not guessing.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
But I’m guessing he doesn’t want to hear that.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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