Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with speculation in American Collocation
speculation
noun
countable/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
only or complete
This is pure speculation, however.
great in amount or degree
There was much speculation over the fate of the two men.
increasing
Flynn has admitted he is itching to get back into football amid mounting speculation that he is about to be unveiled as the new City manager.
seeming to have no end
There has been endless speculation as to her whereabouts.
recent
In response to recent speculation I would like to make it clear that I am not resigning.
not accurate
His departure has led to wild speculation regarding the identity of his replacement.
without real purpose
I won’t bore you with idle speculation.
that has a basis in fact
The job of the historian is to provide informed speculation about the past based on the available evidence.
I am sure there will be a great deal of media speculation about what happens next.
cause or increase speculation
Todd was appointed as manager within days, fuelling speculation that a deal had already been done.
say that speculation is not true
He once again dismissed speculation about his leadership.
end speculation
Davies has ended all speculation surrounding his future by signing a new contract with the club.
take part in speculation
I would simply warn people against indulging in speculation.
when there is a lot of speculation
Press speculation was rife that a compromise would be found.
There was widespread speculation regarding the manager’s future at the club.
increase
Speculation is mounting that they are planning to get married.
be connected with something
Speculation still surrounds the player’s future.
say that two things are related
Burley has dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Scotland manager’s job.
suggest
Recent press speculation has suggested that many local authorities are proposing cuts in their public library services.