SPECULATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

speculation

noun

ˌspe-kyə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of speculation

as in gamble

a risky undertaking the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

sure thing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of speculation Harry and Meghan’s wish for a second Oprah interview comes amid speculation that their meeting with Charles was motivated by financial issues. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026 No updates about McConnell’s condition were shared for nearly four weeks, prompting speculation and conspiracy theories. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 New cast members include Severance‘s Tramell Tillman and Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, the latter of whom is playing an unknown character which has led to feverish speculation online. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 News of the show’s Season 4 renewal was first announced in March 2025 following speculation that Season 3 would be the end of the series. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for speculation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speculation

Noun

All these missions are complex, high-cost gambles for China that would consume large quantities of military assets and result in immense casualties and property damage.

— Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
Other contenders, like Milwaukee and Tampa Bay, opted against trading for Skubal, unwilling to risk prospects for a rental, a gamble the Dodgers readily took.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of gamble

Noun

When evening comes, venture outside with your favorite friends and favorite beverage to enjoy the cool.

— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Grants fund high-risk research and development, support deep-tech innovation, and cushion early-stage ventures in crucial sectors—such as agriculture, clean energy, healthcare, and education—where private capital is often reluctant to go early on.

— AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026