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 long-term use of these anti-inflammatories may clean out the accumulation of plaques that remain a hallmark of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
It’s been hypothesized that vitamin D and calcium supplements may facilitate weight loss.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
In a study published Feb. 20 in the journal Endangered Species Research, University of Washington whale researcher Trevor Branch hypothesized that the calves go largely undocumented because scientists tend to conduct research in the summer, when births are not taking place.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
But McKay hypothesized that this connection was far stronger than anyone had imagined.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
It’s been hypothesized that vitamin D and calcium supplements may facilitate weight loss.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
In a study published Feb. 20 in the journal Endangered Species Research, University of Washington whale researcher Trevor Branch hypothesized that the calves go largely undocumented because scientists tend to conduct research in the summer, when births are not taking place.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
But McKay hypothesized that this connection was far stronger than anyone had imagined.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
Verb
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her dog, Willow Jane, assumes the position and places her head in her palm.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Never assume; repeat, ask them questions, be patient and laugh.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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After a meteoric rise, she was arrested by authorities in August 2024, but to date, she is presumed innocent, with the case ongoing.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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What if the expectations gap has now come for the rich countries that Huntington once presumed immune?—
Moisés Naím,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Matthieu Humair, chief executive officer of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, which organizes the annual event, believes there is safety — and strength — in numbers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Zachary Rotman of FanSided believes the Chicago Cubs should emerge as a favorite.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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A couple years ago, fans even thought that Swift might make a cameo onthe medical drama, which is still on the air after 20 years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Staying silent for a few seconds can make people think of you as smart.—
Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Hypothesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesize. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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