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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are guessing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of making an estimation or assumption about something without having all the facts.
Example: "They are guessing the outcome of the game based on the teams' previous performances."
Alternatives: "are speculating" or "are estimating".
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are guessing
verb
To reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion.
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Many analysts are guessing — and then second-guessing — how the disaster will play out in northeast Japan.
Maybe guys are guessing.
"To put it charitably, they are guessing".
Outside of that team, lots of people are guessing.
And then just hope you are guessing it right".
Retailers who believe the pattern is certain are guessing," Walden said.
The flimsiest rumors spook investors who are guessing when other investors will take flight.
They are guessing, and that clearly isn't the way to take care of kids.
"Well," he says, "I think you have to go, otherwise you are guessing.
You are guessing half of the time, trying to help him get better.
"People are guessing all the time," said Palmer, a keen knitter herself.
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