conjecture
noun
the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof.
conjecturing
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present participleof conjecture.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The outlay had some crypto followers conjecturing that he meant to consolidate the industry in his own hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
"Rather than conjecturing whether Xi would restrain actions before the party congress, it is more realistic to analyse its daily military activities and make preparations accordingly," the official added.
From Reuters ● Feb. 23, 2022
We tune in for the fighting, assigning meaning to each expression, conjecturing about what happens when the cameras are off.
From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2021
In a series of lively chapters, Burlingame seeks to discredit the idea that the Lincolns’ marriage was happy, functional or loving, conjecturing that Abraham deeply regretted having wed Mary.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2021
The rest of the evening was spent in conjecturing how soon he would return Mr. Bennet’s visit, and determining when they should ask him to dinner.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
