SPECULATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

speculation

noun

ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of speculation

as in gamble

a risky undertaking the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

sure thing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of speculation Before the filing, speculation put the valuation of the company behind Claude at as much as $2 trillion. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 In the lead-up to Kushner’s arrival last summer, speculation about his agenda swirled in Paris. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Given such surprises, speculation has grown around even more far-out tactics. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 As of Saturday afternoon, the speculation remains unconfirmed. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for speculation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculation

Noun

For would-be homebuyers, that means waiting for significantly lower mortgage rates could be a gamble.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
While the past doesn’t predict future performance, selling in times of uncertainty can be a gamble.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

The loss thwarted Cleveland’s chance at a World Series championship, extending its drought to 78 years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Afternoon highs on Friday are expected to be a much cooler 57 degrees as a 40% chance of rainfall lingers in the area.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026