speculate
verb (used without object)
to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
will be speculating
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future progressiveof speculate.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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The presenter has long said her dream guest, external would be Drake and fans will be speculating if she's managed to bag the Canadian rapper for one of her final episodes.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter are also up for the award - and fans will be speculating whether their early wins increase their odds of taking the night's main prize.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2025
"I mean it's human nature - everyone's going to have their thoughts, their theories, everyone will be speculating," she said.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2023
By then Charles will be 54, Diana a graying 41 and Prince William 20, and people will be speculating about his future prospects.
From Time Magazine Archive
