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guessing

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Example Sentences

Actually, the guessing game is over; the weddings have begun, as have weird attempts to circumvent our constitutional democracy.

However, Martin redeemed himself when correctly guessing a fake expletive-laden clue read by Meyers.

They pick up Ben from Human Services, but only after guessing which of two similar-looking babies he was.

You need to have the freedom to solve the problem the way you want to solve it—and not have somebody second-guessing you.

They want to keep the criminals guessing about whether or not they are armed.

And now, Fortunio seeing what was toward, and guessing Garnache's intentions, sought by a rush to force his way into the Chamber.

In Diana, Wilding had—though he was far from guessing it—an entirely exceptional ally.

Coronado observed the scene, and guessing how perilous the moment was, pushed forward his uncle to say good-by to Clara.

"Certainly," returned that far-sighted woman, guessing what the family matters might be, and approving them.

"My captain won't keep me guessing long, if he's really displeased," reflected Hal, with an inward quiver.

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On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to guessing, such as: guesswork, hunch, assuming, assumption, deduction, and fancy.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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