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verb

ˈges How to pronounce guess (audio)
Definition of guessnext
1
as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence though she does not speak with an accent, I would still guess that she is a foreigner

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2
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement I would guess the road goes for about two miles before you have to take a left

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3
as in to think
to have as an opinion I never would have guessed that she was capable of such a terrible thing

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guess

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noun

as in guessing
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence if you don't know the answer for sure, just make a guess

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Recent Examples of guess
Verb
And so, when Liverpool won 2-1 against Lille in the Champions League in January without playing brilliantly, guess who was on the phone to Arne the next day to complain that the team should have been more adventurous in its passing? — Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 Regardless, there’s a lot of guessing right now about whether Zeldin’s tweet foreshadows further federal action. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Though the judges might have missed the mark by throwing out guesses like Paris Hilton, Kyle Richards, and Chelsea Handler. — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025 State of play: Many of you nailed it, but even wrong guesses pointed us to some sweet little gardens sprinkled across the city. — Christine Clarridge, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
  1. assume
  2. estimate
  3. think
  4. suppose
  5. figure
  6. believe
  7. theory
  8. suspect
Verb
  • Elliott was first reported to have assumed a position in the oil and gas company back in February, driving a share rally amid expectations that its involvement could pressure BP to shift gears from its green strategy and back toward its core oil and gas businesses.
    — Ruxandra Iordache,Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Many professionals enter the tech space assuming their success in structured environments will seamlessly translate into building and scaling a startup, guaranteed.
    — Lola Eniolorunda, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of assume
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  • The finance department estimated that the 1% salary increase would cost the state $120 million.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Singh and her collaborators estimated that improvements to modifiable risk factors could prevent or slow at least 60 percent of strokes, 40 percent of dementia cases, and 35 percent of late-life depression cases.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of estimate
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  • Officially launched at the end of the year, the collection brings Louboutin’s signature design codes to life in eyewear form—think bold architectural lines, sensual curves, and unmistakable touches of red.
    — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Miami Hurricanes football coach Mario Cristobal made clear to anyone who was thinking of trying to pull off a name, image and likeness (NIL) hold out that it would not be tolerated.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of think
Verb
  • And what is she supposed to do, take a bullet for them?
    — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • After all, a true pal should be all about growing and winning together—and there’s no place for an ugly rivalry when you’re supposed to be on the same team.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of suppose
Verb
  • Without the freedom to experiment, fail and figure things out the hard way, the products, software, and systems that are normative in our day-to-day experience would have never come into existence.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The Michigan product doesn't ever figure to be much of a force as a pass-rusher, though, and teams may not want to invest a first-round pick on a one-dimensional player.
    — Bryce Lazenby, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of figure
Verb
  • In China, markets fluctuated as investors responded to the White House clarifying that the level of tariffs on Chinese goods is now 145% -- not 125% as previously believed.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Jones believes the debate will only end when lawmakers take action.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of believe
Noun
  • The most likely answer is that the account is run by a member of a competing stan community, but my theory is that the Blue Origin mission got in the way of Wendy’s own major technological launch on Monday, April 14: Frostys with flavor swirls in them.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The site goes on to advance the theory that COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan lab and undermines Trump’s political rivals like Joe Biden and Andrew Cuomo.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of theory
Verb
  • It is also suspected to exacerbate hyperactivity in children.
    — Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • According to a source, Nader suspects that the pro dancer, 41, had cheated on her and called things off.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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