1
as in to estimate
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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2
as in to think
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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3
as in to calculate
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 to rely
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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Recent Examples of reckon
From layoffs and continued consolidations to heavy criticism levied at the coverage of the presidential election, these past 12 months amounted to a year of reckoning for the fourth estate.
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Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Like most distillers, craft distillers are reckoning with how to stand out to the consumer and ultimately get a bottle in their hands.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Make no mistake, the reality reckoning is alive and well.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
This country reckoned with the limitations of wellness’s promises in the last century; perhaps, in this one, Americans can resist substituting wellness for what public health has to offer.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Like most distillers, craft distillers are reckoning with how to stand out to the consumer and ultimately get a bottle in their hands.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Make no mistake, the reality reckoning is alive and well.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
This country reckoned with the limitations of wellness’s promises in the last century; perhaps, in this one, Americans can resist substituting wellness for what public health has to offer.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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He is estimated to win an arbitration award of a one-year, $28.8 million contract, after prevailing over the Blue Jays in arbitration to the tune of $19.9 million prior to last season.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The nonprofit organization estimates that 415,000 dogs and cats were killed in animal shelters across the country in 2023.FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The holiday is thought to celebrate the sun's return and the land's rebirth as days begin to get longer after the longest night of the year.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Then, that data was used to set personalized goals, calculate PowerZone metrics and recommend specific classes.Andrew Schultz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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One proposal would let employers calculate overtime based on a longer stretch of time, so workers would earn 1.5 times their regular pay only after exceeding 80 hours over a two-week period.Andrea Hsu, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Golan’s economy relies heavily on farming and the hospitality industry.Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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The provision relies on a court determination that Texas' Senate Bill 4, or another law similar to Proposition 314, gets upheld by the courts.David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 29 Dec. 2024
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As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is considering a bid by Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip to toss out his conviction and grant him a new trial.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Also at the shower were other lovely touches, including champagne flutes with ribbons tied around the stems, a calendar for everyone to guess what Alex's due date will be, baby pink cowgirl boots and photos of the parents-to-be.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Poetry for Neanderthals for $25: Every card has a word, and your seemingly simple task is to get your team to correctly guess it within the time limit by speaking in single syllables only.Simon Hill, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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Honest behavior also means understanding your surroundings, such as how your actions are affected by what others believe and how your words are perceived by the audience.Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Tennessean high school sports writer Tyler Palmateer discovered in his reporting on this statewide project that many coaches believe these projects have become a necessity.The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lockett’s cap number would figure to be untenable for a Seattle team that has a rising star in the 22-year-old Smith-Njigba, who was one of the league’s most productive wideouts during his sophomore campaign.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Guerrero is good enough to justify trading for him and figuring it out on the fly.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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