surmise
Example Sentences
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One can only surmise that it is because he wants to gently remind us that confronting the challenges we now face—be they technical, social, economic or political—requires more than intellect, skill, charisma or treasure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
But when the lights dimmed for a film tribute to Scott Sanders, even a stranger could surmise that the man of the hour was no ordinary office jockey.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
Shoehorning these random digressions into the film without any additional context to surmise their meaning just feels like Perkins is doing weird for weirdness’ sake.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2025
In this eerie, rather primitive context, its easy to surmise that the murderess is a witch.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024
“Yes. That did strike me as a bit odd. I can’t quite surmise why she was there.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing surmise
The Great Gatsby
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Grade 10, List 2
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