as in guessing
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
we surmised that she had purchased the apple pie since there was a bakery box on the kitchen counter
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Gilligan wants to keep viewers guessing, and this trailer definitely hits that mark.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Kat Stickler likes to keep her millions of followers guessing.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the tariffs would cover roughly two-thirds of the primary deficit impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act over five years—or four-fifths over a decade, assuming temporary provisions expire on schedule.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Since assuming office in late 2023, Milei has wielded a chainsaw approach to government reform in Argentina.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Indianapolis police eventually ruled it an accident after initially suspecting Mark Sanchez.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Anyone suspecting exposure is urged to seek medical advice immediately.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fans have been speculating about who could step up to challenge Dragunov in his first title defense.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Liquidation specialists are speculating the refunds will happen and buying the rights to them, offering businesses about 20% of total tariffs paid in exchange for the rights to any future refunds.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Surmising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmising. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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