speculate

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Analysts speculate that we’re in a “crypto winter” of depressed prices—despite the fact that geopolitical chaos is exactly the environment in which Bitcoin is designed to thrive as “digital gold.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Some speculate that the rulings could open the door to an intense regulatory crackdown on social-media companies, similar to the historic tobacco settlements of the 1990s.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Lacking clear written or archaeological evidence, however, we are left to speculate as to why the Mayan story ended as it did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

After the game, Cronin said he would not speculate on the extent of the injury but it would take a miracle for the coach to let him play, even if Bilodeau were cleared.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Then I reminded myself that it was pointless to speculate, that in just a few more hours I would know.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben