speculate
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Experts also speculate that the darker blue color may be helping the Reflecting Pool absorb more heat.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
He is a leader in a growing social movement of disclosure advocates, government skeptics who speculate that the country is hiding crucial information about UAPs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
In recent years, Tesla has dominated the U.S. options market’s trading volumes as investors—generally retail ones—have clamored to speculate on Tesla’s stock surging ever higher.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Until the results of the investigation are revealed, they cannot speculate over what might happen next.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
It is not publicized, of course, and though some might speculate that the event has something to do with the circus, there is no way to be certain.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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