- present participle of speculate.
speculating
Example Sentences
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“We think there’s opportunity even in some larger-cap, high-quality equities that are being thrown out as people want to make the high returns from speculating in AI right now,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
However, given TMZ’s report that the nuptials will take place before the massive reception, some outlets are speculating that vows may have already been exchanged.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Local cable TV networks had been speculating about the weather for the past two days and how it would affect this game.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Instead, Speech First brought only preemptive claims speculating that their members’ views might someday in the future be chilled.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
They'd sit up late talking in hushed voices about their ex-husbands and speculating about new boyfriends, while the kids played Trouble and Sorry! in the next room.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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