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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement tried to reckon the size of the crowd at the stadium
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as in to think
chiefly dialect to have as an opinion I reckon you must be new to these parts
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as in to calculate
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations reckoned the runner's pace by dividing her finishing time by the race distance
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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust don't reckon on being provided with low-cost housing if you take a summer job there
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Recent Examples of reckon Documentary filmmakers in particular have been slow to reckon with this. —
Nadia Gill, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 The rest were unsure or reckoned the two would cancel each other out. —Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026 Any honest account of the Western—and any honest account of the West—must reckon with the multiple sides of this messy American story. —Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026 Community leaders called for a city-wide reckoning about how to stop domestic violence. —Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reckon
Nadia Gill, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 The rest were unsure or reckoned the two would cancel each other out. —Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026 Any honest account of the Western—and any honest account of the West—must reckon with the multiple sides of this messy American story. —Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026 Community leaders called for a city-wide reckoning about how to stop domestic violence. —Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reckon
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Using Opta’s power rankings to estimate the relative difficulty of each side’s remaining games, Carlos Corberan’s Valencia have the most to fear.— Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Judging from the coyote’s size and the condition of her teeth, Miller estimated that C31F was a 1-year-old.— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
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Pickleball players enthused over new courts are likely to be the only residents — outside of municipal employees — who think San Diego is even slightly better run now than in 2011.— U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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Rowing has given me a platform to be competitive and really challenge how people think about me.— Krystle Rich, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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While averages are mathematically calculated, the rainfall totals run from near zero to up to 20 or more inches a year.— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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His package also included the value of the personal use of aircraft provided to him, with an incremental cost calculated at $365,519, per the company’s filing.— Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
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Don’t rely on assumptions or shortcuts.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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Patel, in the lawsuit filed in district court in Washington, denied the allegations of his behavior and criticized the magazine for relying on anonymous sources.— David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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After discovering that the infantry is mounting an attack on Southern forces, Henry considers the chance to clear his name and finally fight for his country.— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
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Back in Illinois, state lawmakers are considering a gun bill that would require pistol manufacturers to redesign models that can easily be turned into automatic weapons.— Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
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But whether that happens is anyone’s guess — or to be more specific, tens of thousands of guesses.— Bernard Condon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Neither of them could have guessed at the time how their lives would later intersect.— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Detectives believe Rodriguez took the man's body, drove nearly 100 miles away to Highland and dumped the man's body in the road.— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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The islands are home to a very conservative branch of Calvinism which believes deeply in the Sabbath.— Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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Adebayo still figures to receive strong consideration for a spot on one of the All-Defensive teams.— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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The intrusion of experienced mainstream reporters there figures to be a short-lived.— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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