as in venture
a risky undertaking
the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations
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Recent Examples of speculation
There’s been speculation however, including around a possible run for California governor in 2026.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Chinese authorities have dismissed speculation about COVID’s origins as unhelpful and motivated by politics.
—David Klepper, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
In mid-January, the couple drew speculation about a split when González, 35, wiped her Instagram account of all but one photo — her cast photo for The Challenge All Stars: Rivals.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Skinner’s name has started to surface in trade speculation.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Chinese authorities have dismissed speculation about COVID’s origins as unhelpful and motivated by politics.
—David Klepper, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
In mid-January, the couple drew speculation about a split when González, 35, wiped her Instagram account of all but one photo — her cast photo for The Challenge All Stars: Rivals.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Skinner’s name has started to surface in trade speculation.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for speculation
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“Speculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speculation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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