- present participle of speculate.
speculating
Example Sentences
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Intrigued by the vague mixture of menace and nostalgia that the image evoked, internet users began sharing stories and speculating that the Backrooms is a hidden dimension into which people might accidentally find themselves.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
"At this time, we have very limited information and ask that everyone respect the privacy of Kaylee's family and refrain from sharing or speculating about the circumstances surrounding the accident."
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
But it hasn't stopped the internet from speculating.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Wall Street analysts immediately began speculating that Netflix, which showed a desire to get bigger with its failed effort to acquire much of Warner Bros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
They discussed the metallurgists’ progress, and Thyon Nero’s, speculating who would breach the metal hulls first.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
