sneaking suspicion

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assumption n.
conjecture n.
guess n.
inkling n.
postulation n.
presumption n.
presupposition n.
speculation n.
suggestion n.
supposition n.
surmise n.
suspicion n.

NOUN

assumption

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acceptance belief expectation guess hunch hypothesis inference premise presumption supposition suspicion theory

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conjecture fancy posit postulate postulation presupposition shot stab supposal surmise theorization

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accepting assuming shot in the dark

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disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth

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doubt genuineness naturalness realness unexpected

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conjecture

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guesswork hunch hypothesis inference supposition

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conclusion fancy guess guesstimate notion opinion presumption surmise theorizing theory

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perhaps shot in the dark stab in the dark

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proof reality truth

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calculation certainty fact measurement

NOUN

guess

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assumption conclusion conjecture feeling guesswork hunch hypothesis inference judgment opinion prediction presumption supposition theory

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deduction divination estimate fancy guesstimate induction notion postulate postulation presupposition reckoning shot stab supposal surmisal surmise suspicion thesis view

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ballpark figure shot in the dark

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fact proof reality truth

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certainty knowledge

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calculation measurement

NOUN

inkling

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hunch indication

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conception cue glimmering hint impression innuendo intimation lead notion suggestion suspicion tip whisper

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faintest idea foggiest idea hot lead tip-off

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information

NOUN

postulation

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acceptance belief conjecture expectation fancy guess hunch hypothesis inference posit postulate premise presumption presupposition shot stab supposal supposition surmise suspicion theorization theory thesis

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accepting assuming shot in the dark

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calculation certainty disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth

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presumption

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assumption likelihood premise supposition suspicion

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anticipation basis chance conjecture grounds guess opinion plausibility posit postulate postulation presupposition probability reason shot stab surmise thesis

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apriorism shot in the dark

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fact knowledge reality

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calculation certainty measurement proof truth

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humility

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presupposition

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acceptance belief conjecture expectation fancy guess hunch hypothesis inference posit postulate postulation premise presumption shot stab supposal supposition surmise suspicion theorization theory thesis

WEAK

accepting assuming shot in the dark

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calculation certainty disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth

NOUN

speculation

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belief conjecture opinion thought

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cerebration cogitation consideration contemplation deliberation excogitation guesstimate guesswork hunch hypothesis meditation reflection review shot stab studying supposition surmise thinking weighing

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brainwork shot in the dark stab in the dark

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reality truth

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disdain disregard ignorance knowledge measurement neglect proof

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abstention fact information

NOUN

suggestion

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approach charge idea instruction invitation motion opinion proposal proposition recommendation resolution tip

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advancement angle bid bit brainchild commendation exhortation gimmick injunction lead outline pitch presentation proffer reminder scheme setup steer submission telltale tender testimonial thesis tip-off

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big idea game plan hot lead

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condemnation question

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declaration demand order telling

NOUN

supposition

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conjecture guesswork hunch hypothesis presumption thesis

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assumption condition doubt guessing guesstimate idea likelihood notion opinion posit postulate postulation premise presupposition speculation surmise suspicion theory view

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apriorism rough guess shot in the dark stab in the dark suppose

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fact proof reality truth

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certainty information knowledge trust

NOUN

surmise

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assumption attempt conjecture deduction guesstimate guesswork hunch hypothesis idea inference notion opinion possibility presumption speculation supposition suspicion theory thought

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certainty fact information knowledge proof reality truth

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calculation measurement

NOUN

suspicion

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conjecture cynicism distrust impression jealousy misgiving mistrust notion skepticism uncertainty wariness

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chariness dubiety guess guesswork hunch idea incertitude incredulity qualm supposition surmise wonder

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bad vibes dubiosity funny feeling gut feeling lack of confidence nonbelief

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belief certainty confidence faith sureness trust

STRONG

calculation knowledge measurement proof reality

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information

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sneaking suspicion

Meanwhile, there’s a sneaking suspicion that the bond market’s concerns aren’t being fully heard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

But I have a sneaking suspicion, Solitary Gourmet, that you have all of this in the bag.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026

More than a decade ago, engineer Abid Omar had a "sneaking suspicion" that what the government described as seasonal fog was actually a new phenomenon.

From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026

Ireland are still favourites but I have a sneaking suspicion France can cause an upset in Dublin.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2025

In fact, Frank had a sneaking suspicion she didn’t just find tunnels.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

sneaking suspicion

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