speculate
verb (used without object)
to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
has been speculating
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present perfect progressiveof speculate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“No one really knows why, and everyone has been speculating about what that really means,” said Paula Whitsell, chair of the Republican Party of San Diego.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2025
Carlson has been speculating on the virus’s origins since the onset of the pandemic in the U.S.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2020
Since Wednesday, the nation has been speculating as to the identity and motives of the unsuccessful mail bomber.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2018
“The media has been speculating that I fired Rex Tillerson or that he would be leaving soon,” he posted at 3.12pm, referring to reports that his secretary of state would soon be axed.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 2, 2017
By the way, Carrie, Curtis has been speculating again.
From The Pit by Frank Norris
