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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Finally, your financial adviser came to you holding a “golden” prospectus, allegedly promising you riches, I’m guessing, in a decade or less.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Their identities are kept secret for 50 years, leaving Nobel watchers guessing about who will get the nod.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
"Playing someone who keeps you guessing is exactly the kind of challenge I love."
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
“You’re kind of guessing what’s going to happen in two years, and no one would have guessed that there’d be tariffs now” two years ago, Chen said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
“She said Reg is out of emergency surgery. He’ll be fine, but I’m guessing he’s gotta start over with his physical therapy.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
