How to Use theorize in a Sentence

theorize

verb

• Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.
• Some theorized that the marks were made by the Vikings, Phoenicians or even the Israelites.
  — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2018
• To them, the murder house is an in-situ crime scene in which to explore and theorize, to maybe even be the one to crack the case.
  — Erika Mailman, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 July 2021
• But three decades is a long time for anyone to theorize the world.
  — Krithika Varagur, The New Yorker, 25 May 2022
• In a surprising twist, some folks even theorized why Throsen got hurt in the first place.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 18 June 2023
• No matter what, Kay theorizes Meghan will have to wear some glitz and glam.
  — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 14 May 2018
• Some fans theorize that Arya will kill the Kingslayer and then use his face to kill his sister.
  — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2019
• The study findings back up what astronomers had theorized about the length of days millions of years ago.
  — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2020
• Salmoni theorized that perhaps the cougar was not raised by a parent.
  — Eric Levenson, CNN, 22 May 2018
• Yep, there's a lot more Westworld ahead — so prepare to theorize for years to come.
  — refinery29.com, 2 May 2018
• Some experts theorize that the pandemic helped drive the surge in killings.
  — Washington Post, 8 July 2022
• Fans theorize that this nod is a sweet ode to that special moment.
  — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 9 Apr. 2022
• Because of the way the show started, people could theorize a big gimmick for an ending to the show.
  — Yvonne Villarrealstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2022
• The captain of the Morrell, the historians said, theorized that the smaller ship may struck the ice.
  — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
• These conditions are theorized to lead to the emergence of life.
  — Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
• Read on to learn more about what experts know or theorize about this illness.
  — Korin Miller, Health, 10 Nov. 2023
• Rogers theorized that smuggled tree clippings from Asia brought it to the Delray Beach area in 2005.
  — Darryl Fears, sun-sentinel.com, 11 Nov. 2019
• In the early 1900s, scientists theorized that a hormone was the cause.
  — Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
• This led the team to theorize that RWH may occur after quercetin found in wine leads to a build-up of acetaldehyde.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2023
• Wynne theorized the sweet spot — the age at which people deem puppies oh-so-adorable — would be right around weaning.
  — Karin Brulliard, Washington Post, 19 May 2018
• Wynne theorized the sweet spot - the age at which people deem puppies oh-so-adorable - would be right around weaning.
  — The Washington Post, OregonLive.com, 24 May 2018
• The defense has theorized O’Keefe was beaten in the home and mauled by the homeowners’ German shepherd, Chloe, and then tossed out in the snow to die.
  — Eric Levenson, CNN, 27 June 2024
• Fans theorized online that the move by the pop superstar was to block Brat from reaching No. 1.
  — Anna Chan, Billboard, 24 June 2024
• Johnson and Klatt theorized as the Buckeyes were calling timeouts while Maryland had the ball in the final minute of the first half.
  — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 9 Nov. 2019
• The scientists theorize that these alleles were passed down from the wild red wolves that used to roam the region.
  — New York Times, 8 Oct. 2021
• Fans have since theorized that the two have taken subtle shots at each other in their raps throughout the years.
  — Conor Murray, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
• Fans have since theorized that the two have taken subtle shots at each other in their raps throughout the years.
  — Conor Murray, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
• Some have theorized that the virus could disappear over the hot summer months and return in the fall, as the seasonal flu does.
  — Lauren Caruba, ExpressNews.com, 22 Mar. 2020
• This isn’t the first time fans theorized that the pop star secretly appeared on a major album release.
  — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
• Scientists theorized that this species’ small stature likely made them at high risk for attacks from local predators, like sabertooth cats and giant hyenas.
  — Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025