1
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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2
as in to think
chiefly dialect
to have as an opinion
I reckon you must be new to these parts
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3
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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4
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
What these critics don’t reckon with enough is that inscrutability is also a feature of the world.
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Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The songs are these one-man shows of self-reckoning (Lamar’s writing loves a mirror) and wreaking havoc.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
That proposal made national headlines and led to months of reckoning with racial bias after a Center School parent was caught on a hot mic during a remote school board meeting.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Sasse, who has been open about his terminal prostate cancer, has been reckoning with mortality and urged his former colleagues to do the same.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
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Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The songs are these one-man shows of self-reckoning (Lamar’s writing loves a mirror) and wreaking havoc.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
That proposal made national headlines and led to months of reckoning with racial bias after a Center School parent was caught on a hot mic during a remote school board meeting.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Sasse, who has been open about his terminal prostate cancer, has been reckoning with mortality and urged his former colleagues to do the same.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reckon
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Steele is now unlikely to rejoin the Cubs’ rotation until after the July All-Star break, Counsell estimated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The president most recently estimated that the project will cost somewhere between $300 million and $400 million.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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And clearly, the Broncos did not think enough of the tight ends to be aggressive.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Those three weeks were bliss — not thinking about Spurs, not thinking about football, just getting on with life.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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For The Times) Dollars and sensitivities The financial implications of the strike are difficult to calculate at this juncture, but the district doesn’t necessarily lose money.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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They’re calculated, high-tech operations.—
Chris Spear,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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While many gig workers rely on cars, a growing number are making money on two wheels — delivering food, groceries, and small packages by bike, e-bike, or scooter.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Home charging may have some hefty initial startup costs, but these systems make charging your EV much more convenient opposed to relying solely on public chargers.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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If the particular coat isn’t available anymore, consider a gift card.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas has depth at the edge, making the Auburn product an interesting pick considering needs like offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver are still unfilled.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Frey keeps hitters guessing because of his rare ability to throw five different pitches for strikes.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, plenty of people show no signs at all, which is why blood testing matters more than guessing.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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There is the lamb-like dreamer, Wesley So, and the trollish Hikaru Nakamura, who believes that his unprecedented success as a streamer has secured him a greater legacy than any prestigious chess title would.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The University of Massachusetts poll, fielded among 1,000 Americans, found 74% believe there are more things uniting them than dividing them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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And you were expected to figure it out no matter what.—
Larry Fink , Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aptly enough, Hall figures Manning’s old office was right about where the new center field will be.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Reckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reckon. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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