surmise

Example Sentences

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When I surmise that the printed version of our conversation may have a lot of “redacted, redacted, redacted,” Peaches is quick to respond.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

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

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

The less this Quiz Bowl is made into a big deal, the faster I can skedaddle out of here, I surmise.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali