SPECULATE (ABOUT) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

speculate (about)

verb

Definition of speculate (about)

as in to fixate (on or upon)

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The model had to reason about a structured but unfamiliar environment using the information available through the game’s underlying protocol.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
This makes generalization and AGI key concepts when reasoning about the speed of progress.

— Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of reason

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Alderman maintains that each of the defendants have continued to lie to protect themselves and believes there is evidence of satanic worship.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
His eldest son Théo Saujet worked on the scent Les Caves, inspired by the iconic Saint-Tropez night club Les Caves du Roy, which Thomas Saujet believes will be the most multigenerational of all the fragrances.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of believe

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There is something instructive in the agent concluding a diatribe on quelling revolutionary violence with a note about feeling inspired.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Research on hitting objects does not support it as a way to reduce anger, and there are too few studies of screaming to conclude its effects.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of conclude

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Instead, those technologies automated routine work — and increased the value of workers who could analyze information, solve problems, and advise people.

— Mary Moreland, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
The county’s diversification is about average compared to the 23 other counties analyzed by this specific measure but is high compared to typical United States counties.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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