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
Another recent study reckons that NIMBYism could decrease the number of housing units allowed to be built by as much as 20%.
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Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
But Arsenal may have to reckon with the fact Isak is already beyond their reach.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
The move comes as the U.S. reckons with both the advancement of DeepSeek, and the future of the TikTok ban, which was upheld by the Supreme Court on January 17.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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First Street reckons that, on average, risky growth areas will see a 1.7% decline in property values over the coming three decades.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
But Arsenal may have to reckon with the fact Isak is already beyond their reach.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
The move comes as the U.S. reckons with both the advancement of DeepSeek, and the future of the TikTok ban, which was upheld by the Supreme Court on January 17.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Buy that dream house: See the best mortgage lenders
First Street reckons that, on average, risky growth areas will see a 1.7% decline in property values over the coming three decades.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Its integration with blockchain modernizes this traditional market while creating opportunities for investment firms to address the growing global trade finance gap, estimated at $2.5 trillion.—
Andreas Schweitzer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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White, who is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, has long been friends with Trump and last year became a big donor to Trump's presidential campaign.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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While there is looming uncertainty, some strategists think fundamentals like strong corporate earnings will drive stocks higher.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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But what he’s lost in velocity, Erasmo Ramírez thinks he’s made up in command and perspective.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Despite several plane crashes since the start of 2025, officials insist air travel remains the safest mode of transportation, with the statistical chance of being in a crash being too small to calculate, according to data from the National Safety Council.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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By the time the war was nearing its first anniversary, The New York Times calculated that four out of five structures in Jabaliya had been damaged or destroyed.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Digital marketing experts like Neil Patel warn that marketers who rely only on traditional analytic methods are missing a huge part of their overall audience and valuable insights.—
Nick Leighton,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Musk's businesses, including Tesla and rocket-maker SpaceX, rely heavily on government contracts, subsidies and policies.—
Peter Eisler,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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His death at the hands of Israel was considered by followers an inevitable martyrdom.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2025
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That’s wishful thinking considering tariffs and other intangibles hanging over the Fed’s head, Zandi said.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the film’s dull political edge doesn’t diminish the joy ride’s momentum, nor the flashes of genuine weirdness that keep us guessing.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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There was also a contest to guess how many Starburst candies were in a jar.—
Jessi Virusio,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The region is located within Mare Crisium, a 300-mile-wide basin believed to have been created by early volcanic eruptions and flooded with basaltic lava more than 3 billion years ago.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Canucks, however, don’t seem to believe Pettersson prepared hard enough for this season.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Q: Man, can’t figure this team out at all.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Apparently, TikTok figured that bad things were afoot with this trend.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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