speculation
noun
the contemplation or consideration of some subject.
speculations
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pluralof speculation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The address, filmed a month after his dismissal, ended speculations on Fedorov's future and ruled out his potential cooperation with the government.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Disraeli, who admired Lord Byron and cut a similarly romantic figure, began as a novelist whose financial speculations drove him nearly into disgrace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The quickened pace of U.S. airstrikes in the region and the unusually large buildup of military force in the Caribbean Sea have fueled those speculations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025
These speculations have spooked some tourists, with several media reporting a flurry of trip cancellations.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
She was interrupted in the midst of these uneasy speculations by the sound of the telephone bell ringing in the other room.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
