dead reckonings

plural of dead reckoning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dead reckonings
Noun
  • Previous theories about the eruption indicated its source was much closer to the equator, and the Babuyan Claro volcano in the Philippines had been considered a leading candidate.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Abundant theories are floating here and there.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Some hypotheses suggest the site served as a ceremonial or religious center, possibly involving funerary rituals, as evidenced by nearby Neolithic burials.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Benefit of a Bald Body Over the years, several hypotheses have been proposed.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • There are also deals on matching furniture sets that take the guesswork out of furnishing a deck, patio, or backyard.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Garrett takes the guesswork out of it and pairs an in-prime defensive star on the same timeline as their star and franchise quarterback.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Dead reckonings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dead%20reckonings. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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