- present participle of speculate.
speculating
Example Sentences
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One is speculating in public about a woman’s health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
“I find that question pretty offensive, frankly, when people start speculating about my death and my health,” he told a Swiss newspaper at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Intrigued by the vague mixture of menace and nostalgia that the image evoked, internet users began sharing stories and speculating that the Backrooms is a hidden dimension into which people might accidentally find themselves.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
"At this time, we have very limited information and ask that everyone respect the privacy of Kaylee's family and refrain from sharing or speculating about the circumstances surrounding the accident."
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
East River was, after all that speculating, nothing more than a camping ground.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
