speculate

Example Sentences

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Some locals speculate that the Sconset homeowners might have staged the vandalism themselves to gain sympathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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 reports took the IBA saying Khelif has XY chromosomes to speculate that the fighter might have DSD.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

It is not publicized, of course, and though some might speculate that the event has something to do with the circus, there is no way to be certain.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern