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as in assessment
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
that old chest isn't worth much by my reckoning, but an antiques dealer might think otherwise
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as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
you forgot about the decimal point, so your reckoning was way off
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as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
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as in thinking
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
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as in relying
to place reliance or trust
don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
he was reckoned among the great heroes of his time
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Recent Examples of reckoning
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2025
As shown in the trailer, Goldberg returns to New York City with his wife and son and undergoes a final and dramatic reckoning with his violent past.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Much of the trauma that Adam’s reckoning with throughout the film stems from growing up as a gay man during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Noun
When Combs was first indicted on RICO charges, and news broke that federal agents had seized videotapes from his homes in raids, onlookers forecast a massive reckoning for the entertainment industry.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2025
As shown in the trailer, Goldberg returns to New York City with his wife and son and undergoes a final and dramatic reckoning with his violent past.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.
—Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Much of the trauma that Adam’s reckoning with throughout the film stems from growing up as a gay man during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckoning
Noun
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Furthermore, diagnoses were based on self-report rather than formal clinical assessment, and comorbid conditions were not evaluated.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Newsom previously requested the parole board conduct a comprehensive risk assessment investigation into whether the brothers could pose a risk to public safety should they be released.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The Suns' calculation with Beal was somewhat different than the Bucks' with Lillard.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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The tallies of known dead animals and the calculations of missing breeders at colonies are heartbreaking, but there’s a third number that’s more distressing: the number of invisible deaths.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Potentially more than 46,000 vehicles could require the fix, Tesla said, while conservatively estimating that only 1 percent of cars are likely defective.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The dolphin deaths that are happening on the beaches are making this event even more tragic, Warner said, estimating that by the start of this week, more than 50 dolphins just in Los Angeles County had died.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
20 Mar. 2025
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.—
James Winebrenner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In a new cover story interview with W Magazine, the 31-year-old Grammy winner opened up about getting an invitation to meet her favorite singer, Imogen Heap — and thinking the moment was too good to be true.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The remark was made by the calculating corporate climber Tom Wambsgans, on spotting a large Burberry handbag worn by a woman outside of the Roy family’s inner circle.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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In high-stress emergencies, calculating the correct dose to withdraw from a vial takes time and increases the risk of error.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Los Angeles’ offense has condensed into relying more on James, Davis and Reaves, with no better example than against Atlanta.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Use curiosity to guide problem-solving instead of relying on control.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Price is an estimate based on market factors (eg, Rashford’s contract length, the presence of Barcelona as the buyer); value is an intrinsic measure, based solely on Rashford’s existing ability, assessed by TFG.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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To be offered by Gooding Christie’s at the Pebble Beach auction across 15 and 16 August, and with an estimate in excess of $20,000,000, the Ferrari is one of the most significant classic cars of all time, and for interested buyers may well represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Reckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckoning. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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