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guesses

  • plural
    of guess.
    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.
  • present tense form
    of guess (3rd person singular).
    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.

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She guesses that it makes particleboard, a common use of wood chips.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

The analysts said these are just guesses based on the number of deals banks have been involved in and the traditional 10% to 15% holding of a syndicated loan.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Even if someone steals or guesses your password, they can’t access your camera without an extra code sent to your phone or email, or supplied by an authentication app.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Hominin fossils are so rare that generally the differences between them are huge, and researchers are left to make educated guesses regarding what existed in the missing parts of the fossil record.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

I wonder if he guesses how easily promises are coming to my lips.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black