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Calculating the drug's long-term effects is pure guesswork.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Sticking to trusted sources helps cut through the noise and make smarter decisions with less guesswork.
—Mekialaya White, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
New materials look more natural and digital planning helps dentists create better smiles with less guesswork.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Using a thermometer removes the guesswork and ensures food is both safe and properly cooked.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Guesswork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guesswork. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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guesswork
noun
guess·work
-ˌwərk 
: work performed or results gotten by guessing
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