Another word for suspecting

Jessi texted Ashley not to come, suspecting it was too late.

Otric, suspecting that Gerbert erred in his classification of the sciences, sent one of his own pupils to Reims to take notes of his lectures, and, finding his suspicions correct, accused him of his error before Otto II.

She held her breath, suspecting what might come next.

She shot him a look, suspecting he was messing with her.

Rhyn eyed him, suspecting it was an insult, while Gabriel recalled how polished Andre was.