as in to derive
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
we can extrapolate from past economic recessions the probable course of the current one
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Recent Examples of extrapolate
So scholars have extrapolated from the elusive history of ancient gestures.
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Political observers, of course, can only extrapolate so much from one singular election.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 25 June 2025
While the potential benefits have been widely covered, they have so far been extrapolated from small studies and clinical trials, and researchers are only beginning to explore the risks and harms associated with hallucinogens.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 June 2025
Finally, algorithms can interpret incomplete or low-quality fingerprints by extrapolating ridge patterns and reducing sensor noise.
—Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Political observers, of course, can only extrapolate so much from one singular election.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 25 June 2025
While the potential benefits have been widely covered, they have so far been extrapolated from small studies and clinical trials, and researchers are only beginning to explore the risks and harms associated with hallucinogens.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 June 2025
Finally, algorithms can interpret incomplete or low-quality fingerprints by extrapolating ridge patterns and reducing sensor noise.
—Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extrapolate
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All of these inputs to the model simulations are primarily derived from observational data.—
Ben Santer,
Scientific American,
4 July 2025
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While much of the popularity of the program is derived from its ability to inspire online debate, even the showrunners have noticed an uptick in the nastiness of the commentary.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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The class is offered by the Peace and Justice Institute, an Orlando nonprofit that hosts workshops on topics like conflict resolution, understanding trauma, emotional intelligence and parenting.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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To better understand the missing middle, Paulsen was part of a research team that examined rock samples from the Polar Rock Depository at The Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
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After a marathon session, the Senate narrowly passed their version of the legislation with Vice President Vance having to cast the deciding vote.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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What happens next: The 12-member jury will deliberate until a verdict is decided.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Users may not realize their emotional state is being inferred, particularly if the AI does so passively.—
Harshal Shah,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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In cases where the arrest location wasn’t directly available, the state was inferred from the ICE field office involved.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
3 July 2025
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“Extrapolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extrapolate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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