speculators

NOUN

theorist

Synonyms

STRONG

explorer gambler philosopher venturer

Example Sentences

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Speculators love face-ripping volatility, but they also get bored quickly nowadays, jumping to the next shiny object.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Speculators had built the largest short position in natural gas in 14 months ahead of the latest spike, according to energy research firm EBW Analytics Group.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Speculators in the futures market remain overwhelmingly long silver, according to weekly data on trader positioning published by the CFTC.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

Speculators are betting that the stock price has further to fall.

From Reuters • Jul. 13, 2023

Speculators from Philadelphia bought up most everything, but not for what Mr. Hurd or the bank had hoped for.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt