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speculating

ADJECTIVE

wondering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curious

STRONG

guessing inquiring pondering questioning

WEAK

speculative

NOUN

conception

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciation conceit concept impression interpretation notion perception realization

STRONG

apperception apprehension clue cognition comprehension consideration design dreaming explanation exposition fancy image inkling intellection meditation musing philosophizing picture plan representation speculation thought version

WEAK

cogitating communing concentrating considering deliberating envisaging fancying imagining meditating mental grasp

Antonyms

STRONG

concrete fact ignorance misunderstanding reality truth

WEAK

abortion being death

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But alongside it, he issued an opinion speculating that the surrogacy contract may be unconstitutional and void.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Fans have been speculating about the forthcoming release for months.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Dinosaur fans had been speculating about the existence of prehistoric creatures in “The End of Oak Street” for months before the world had any proper confirmation.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

To get the attention off me, I start speculating about her.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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