1
as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in thinks
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in calculates
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in relies
to place reliance or trust
don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reckons
The pic reimagines the American-Greek soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life.
—
Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Below, in an exclusive excerpt from Rage shared with PEOPLE, Brathwaite reckons with our culture's response to living in our modern age.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Amazon also reckons that users can zoom in on images without pixelization spoiling the show.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024
Mustard reckons the album (named after a suggestion by his late friend Nipsey Hussle) took him five years to perfect — the equivalent of a lifetime in popular music, especially hip-hop.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
For a show that reckons with nostalgia, second chances, and the full circle nature of life, Miller found some pretty neat life symmetry while composing the primarily rock musical score, which features new original songs.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2024
But that role is now at risk as the birthplace of Hitler reckons with a potential new government that is anything but neutral.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Below, in an exclusive excerpt from Rage shared with PEOPLE, Brathwaite reckons with our culture's response to living in our modern age.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Amazon also reckons that users can zoom in on images without pixelization spoiling the show.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024
Mustard reckons the album (named after a suggestion by his late friend Nipsey Hussle) took him five years to perfect — the equivalent of a lifetime in popular music, especially hip-hop.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
For a show that reckons with nostalgia, second chances, and the full circle nature of life, Miller found some pretty neat life symmetry while composing the primarily rock musical score, which features new original songs.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2024
But that role is now at risk as the birthplace of Hitler reckons with a potential new government that is anything but neutral.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckons
Verb
-
With the recent Wall Street market surge, Federal Reserve estimates from May show $43 trillion in non-real estate, investable wealth is held by married couples, and because women typically outlive their husbands (because of longer lifespans), women may inherit much of that.Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Forbes estimates that about one in five workers still operate remotely, and by 2025 over 22 percent of the workforce will be working from home.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
What do these moves tell us about how Netanyahu thinks about the press?Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
-
Whoopi Goldberg is clear with her romantic expectations and thinks others attempting to dip their toes into the dating pool should be, too.Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
-
While almost every company selling these tests calculates biological age based on a different methodology, Function relies on Phenotypic Age, which is an assessment of biomarkers such as albumin, creatinine, glucose, and mean cell volume.Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Grant relies on its offensive and defensive lines to create scoring opportunities.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Arcata relies on versatile quarterback Luke Lemke.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Naturally, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for such delays, conditions or disorders—each person requires and deserves personalized care that considers the nuances of their unique medical makeup and context.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In good news for the baby-boom generation (born 1946 to 1964), now aged between 60 and 78, Perls believes that as many as 5 to 10% of them could live to 100 or older.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Ball believes that Posen ultimately ended up with the perfect job for him.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Either one seems reasonable, if a little long, for a pitcher whose way of getting outs depends on command and changing speeds and shapes, rather than pure power.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
-
At many comprehensive wealth management firms, the answer depends on what the investor needs.Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Lexicon makes a strong case for genre fiction being the most rewarding form for those who go in without prior knowledge.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Automakers have the option to use only the current model year instead, but averaging the current year with lower numbers makes the 35% easier to reach.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near reckons
Cite this Entry
“Reckons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckons. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share