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speculation

[spek-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
theory, guess
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belief conjecture opinion thought
STRONG
cerebration cogitation consideration contemplation deliberation excogitation guesstimate guesswork hunch hypothesis meditation reflection review shot stab studying supposition surmise thinking weighing
WEAK
brainwork shot in the dark sneaking suspicion stab in the dark
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reality truth
STRONG
disdain disregard ignorance knowledge measurement neglect proof
WEAK
abstention fact information
NOUN
risk, gamble
Synonyms
STRONGEST
plunge
STRONG
backing flier flutter gambling hazard hunch piece shot spec stab venture wager
WEAK
right money risky business risky venture shot in the dark smart money speculative enterprise
Antonyms
STRONG
proof reality
WEAK
abstention fact information truth

Example Sentences

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For months, the legal world has buzzed with speculation about whether he will retire this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After about a month of speculation, the pair said they “wanted to provide some clarity” on their relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

She was first subjected to an ego-bruising round of media speculation that this was coming, rumors egged on by anonymous White House sources.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But instead of quelling the speculation, the video fueled a new wave of unfounded theories.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

What I hoped was that at some point Barack himself would put an end to the speculation, declaring himself out of contention and directing the media gaze elsewhere.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.