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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Asked about the situation on Monday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters to "rely on Rospotrebnadzor's official statements rather than... rumours and speculations".
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
The paper notes that Tehran has "categorically" rejected and strongly condemned the "malicious speculations", but adds that the exact nature of what happened near Fairford "remains unclear".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 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
According to Page Six, the speculations about the romance caused a “feud” between Batula and Miller, who were particularly close in Season 10 of “Summer House.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
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
