1
as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
though she does not speak with an accent, I would still guess that she is a foreigner
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2
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I would guess the road goes for about two miles before you have to take a left
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3
as in to think
to have as an opinion
I never would have guessed that she was capable of such a terrible thing
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as in guessing
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
if you don't know the answer for sure, just make a guess
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Recent Examples of guess
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Trying to differentiate the bad from the good, guessing who’s lying or telling the truth, and attempting to solve a true crime thriller are all mental puzzles that are endlessly frustrating yet completely entertaining.
—Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 5 July 2025
Luke Chinman, People.com, 3 July 2025
My guess is that in the next few years a number of them will not and will be gone.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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Verb
And since the Lord ain’t talking, guess who gets to decide what the Lord is thinking: Silas Malafaia and his ilk.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Trying to differentiate the bad from the good, guessing who’s lying or telling the truth, and attempting to solve a true crime thriller are all mental puzzles that are endlessly frustrating yet completely entertaining.
—Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 5 July 2025
Noun
Netflix has not yet released any specific plot details of the Happy Gilmore sequel but Sandler has shared a few details and some of the cast have guesses on what direction the film will take.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 3 July 2025
My guess is that in the next few years a number of them will not and will be gone.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guess
Verb
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Experts have long assumed that the instrument had been destroyed or lost to history.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Complex Interagency Incident Management Team 9 (Gould) assumed command of the Marble Complex at 6:00 p.m. on July 5, 2025.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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The park service estimated the value added to Grand Canyon's regional economy by park visitors was about $582 million in 2023.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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There is more than 200 million pounds of trash estimated to be in the ocean, with many more entering every year.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability: Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
Verb
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On her perfect day, in the arms of her youngest daughter, after being shot by a man who wasn't supposed to be in possession of a gun, Beverly Gumm chose her last breath.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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You're not really supposed to do that as the Attorney General.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
Verb
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It wasn’t written into law, but the markets figured Uncle Sam would come to the rescue if there were trouble.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Jordan Roa and Terrell Baptiste, a transfer from Massachusetts, figure to get most snaps at quarterback.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Verb
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An object believed to be both from another star system and the oldest comet ever observed has been imaged by a massive telescope on a volcano in Hawaii.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The landscapes based around the red rocks are not only celebrated for their beauty, but also are believed to have healing properties.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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But Margulis took her theory further; in her view, symbiosis was the driving force of evolution, and many entities were likely composites.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Energized by these findings, Harland presented his theory to colleagues.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Madsen’s death appeared to be from natural causes, with no foul play suspected, per NBC4 Los Angeles citing a local sheriff's department.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Fans suspect its title will be Iceman, based on Drake using the name across social media captions and video promotions in recent weeks.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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“Guess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guess. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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