guess
verb (used with object)
to arrive at or commit oneself to an opinion about (something) without having sufficient evidence to support the opinion fully.
guessing
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present participleof guess.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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It’s about making sure that when your children say, “Here’s what Mom and Dad would want,” they’re not guessing.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
I missed it back then, and I’m guessing you did too.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
What a drama queen he is to keep the NBA guessing for a month with everyone on the edge of their seats waiting for his latest “decision.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
In fact, it demonstrated how brutal it is for players when they’re left guessing how long their ball will roll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
And then he ever so gently asks what I’m guessing has been on his mind since she got here: “So, Sadie, how long do we have you here for?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
