How to Use guesswork in a Sentence

guesswork

noun
  • Calculating the drug's long-term effects is pure guesswork.
  • That didn’t come from guesswork.
    — Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • This method takes much of the guesswork out of a first garden.
    — Maureen Gilmer, idahostatesman, 7 Mar. 2018
  • This smart hack will take the guesswork out of making your bed.
    — Nathalie Kirby, House Beautiful, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Some early guesswork on how the top of the first round might go.
    — Peter King, SI.com, 21 Mar. 2018
  • No favors, no guesswork, no thumb on the scale.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
  • No more guesswork or sifting for clues.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
  • But that’s guesswork at best, at this moment.
    — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
  • For a long time not even the best teams could do much better than guesswork.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 27 June 2021
  • Still, this involves a bit of guesswork.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
  • This is an up-and-coming trend in the field, not just based on guesswork.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2019
  • Take the guesswork out of the process by getting a kit that has both brine mix and rub.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 10 Jan. 2020
  • This matching set takes the guesswork out of what to wear; just throw it on and go.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Seeing what Eno is about to do could cut down on guesswork.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
  • Go ahead, take the guesswork out of what to write and let this robust list be your guide.
    — Country Living, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Having a tool for every task took the guesswork out of it for her.
    — Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appetit, 26 Mar. 2018
  • The problem with guesswork is not just that the results can be wrong.
    — Julia Fisher, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Prose takes the guesswork out of shopping for hair care products.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Take the guesswork out of making curtains with our step-by-step guide.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2022
  • The fit is true-to-size, which takes some guesswork out of the ordering process.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 30 Sep. 2024
  • These pieces take the guesswork out of packing, and best of all, prices start at just $8.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
  • To take the guesswork out of choosing a color, paint a swatch on the wall near the floor.
    — Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor, 13 Aug. 2012
  • These take the guesswork out of cooking the perfect steak, roast, sausage, or fowl.
    — Brad Fenson, Field & Stream, 8 June 2023
  • So, take the guesswork out of finding the perfect present and let these gift ideas be your guide.
    — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Anyone who wants to take the guesswork out of betting can start with a $5 bet.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
  • These take a lot of the guesswork out of deciding when to water.
    — Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Take all the guesswork out of cooking salmon with this simple sheet pan supper.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Predictions are mere guesswork at this point.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • There’s so much work to prepare kids’ meals; this concept saves time and takes the guesswork out of it.
    — Susan Hoffman, Daily Pilot, 8 June 2017
  • Take the guesswork out of how many plants to grow in a container with these simple tips.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025

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