SPECULATIONS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

speculations

noun

plural of speculation

as in ventures

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

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sure things

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Recent Examples of speculations The account reportedly had one follower which was Tatum, further fueling speculations. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Such speculations reflect the richness of possibilities that the new work opens up. — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Their speculations, although deemed inaccurate by later historians, helped shape popular understandings of the ancient druids. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 Although no official statements have been made, frenetic speculations about TWICE leader Jihyo and members Tzuyu and Chaeyoung earlier this year prompted JYP to issue statements that contract negotiations were still ongoing. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The Apostle Paul faithfully did that, and in a letter to the early Christians in Corinth, told them how to stand for Truth in the face of destructive human arguments, plans, or speculations. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 24 July 2026 Everyone knew the story, though Andrew’s relatives were more reluctant to speak of it, to even mention the cult’s name — Synanon — craning their necks to see if any members of her family were close enough to overhear their speculations. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 These speculations are put to rest by the child, who says, ‘No! — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 Griffin has encouraged these speculations. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

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Noun

Trump has repeatedly praised his administration's relationship with Rodríguez, highlighting agreements involving Venezuelan oil production and other business ventures with American companies.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
While in the United States, the pair took on a variety of media ventures — including a podcast, a television series and documentaries — under their multimedia company Archewell Productions.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of ventures

Noun

While the human might try big gambles to come back from a significant deficit, Ataraxos would work its way back into the game slowly and methodically.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
On fourth-and-6 from the Poinciana 48, Gateway Coach Marlin Roberts and gambles on the first play of the fourth quarter.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gambles

Noun

Ohio Republicans redrew Kaptur’s seat this cycle, but Democrats are bullish on her chances.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments reflect a mix of skepticism and concern about the upcoming elections, with some expressing doubt about the Democrats' chances in the Senate and others worried about potential election chaos and disputes.

— Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of chances

Noun

Now, the rock face holds a series of adventures for children and adults, including a zip line, multilevel ropes course, a via ferrata climbing route, rock climbing walls, a free-fall zone and a rappelling area.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
She is joined on select adventures by her Mini Movers, a group of young kids who move, dance, imagine and play alongside her.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of adventures

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