as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
if we hypothesize that current population trends continue for the next 50 years
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Recent Examples of hypothesize
The scientists hypothesize that ocean currents are moving nutrients around and that the currents are possibly the mechanism that sustains life beneath the ice sheet, though how that works precisely isn't yet known.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Scientists have hypothesized that inflammation — which seems to play a role in many aspects of our health, including our immune system and our metabolism — may also contribute to depression as well as the condition’s response to treatment.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Characters dissect its backstory and hypothesize about its potential to inflict traumatic brain injuries from afar.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
MacNeill is one of the few remaining true believers, hypothesizing that things could still blow up in Las Vegas and that the A’s will end up in either in Nashville or back in Oakland.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Scientists have hypothesized that inflammation — which seems to play a role in many aspects of our health, including our immune system and our metabolism — may also contribute to depression as well as the condition’s response to treatment.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Characters dissect its backstory and hypothesize about its potential to inflict traumatic brain injuries from afar.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
MacNeill is one of the few remaining true believers, hypothesizing that things could still blow up in Las Vegas and that the A’s will end up in either in Nashville or back in Oakland.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
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The witness allegedly overheard the friend say that Lanez didn’t shoot the three-time Grammy winner.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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Read: The last thing bees need right now After a major winter die-off, the USDA usually returns its verdict by late March or early April, Downey said.—
Joanna Thompson,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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Many retirement planners assume a 30-year retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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O’Connell and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown agreed this spring not to assume anything with McCarthy.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Experts also questioned why the pilot, presumed to be music agent David Shapiro, even attempted the cross-country journey from New Jersey overnight with only a 45-minute stop for fuel in Kansas.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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There are still 58 hostages held captive by Hamas, 20 of whom are presumed to be alive.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The injured child, who is roughly 14 months old, was hospitalized in Toledo, while a 5-year-old child is believed to be missing in the Sandusky River, per the outlets.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Here’s a look at the cast, then and now Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and Isobel, who was initially thought dead in the explosion that killed Reynolds, both overhear Keene plotting with another Forefront mole, Special Agent Wabash.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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In addition, just over half of respondents (53%) think state government should reallocate existing funds and revenue sources to support public transportation.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Hypothesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesize. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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