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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
They’re not being killed by random strangers—the threat typically hypothesized by fear-mongers.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 Dec. 2024
For example, students might calculate the ratios of tooth dimensions, explore geometric properties of triangles, or hypothesize about prehistoric shark nurseries based on tooth size distributions!
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
One group hypothesizes that the sensation happens after decreasing blood pressure and muscle tissue relaxation causes your brain to misfire and briefly enter a panic mode.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Salinas hypothesized that these species may have colonized the fish brains early in their development, before their blood-brain barriers had fully formed.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 Dec. 2024
For example, students might calculate the ratios of tooth dimensions, explore geometric properties of triangles, or hypothesize about prehistoric shark nurseries based on tooth size distributions!
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
One group hypothesizes that the sensation happens after decreasing blood pressure and muscle tissue relaxation causes your brain to misfire and briefly enter a panic mode.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Salinas hypothesized that these species may have colonized the fish brains early in their development, before their blood-brain barriers had fully formed.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
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Timothy Lilley, the father of American Airlines pilot Sam Lilley, says his son was planning for his wedding before this week’s fatal plane crash in Washington, D.C.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Authorities say fentanyl can be sold as pills with some online dealers claiming the pills are Xanax, Percocet and Oxycodone.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Feb. 2025
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Watkins, who scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season without converting from the spot, has assumed penalty-taking duties this campaign.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Regardless of the merits of those reasons, Republicans should not fall into the trap of assuming that a man who has alienated many of his former friends, family, and allies must therefore be good.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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The messages said the U.S. Border Patrol was conducting an indiscriminate dragnet in the area, pulling over vehicles presumed to be carrying immigrants to work and taking dozens into custody.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs traded away presumed starting third baseman Isaac Paredes to acquire Kyle Tucker.—
Sahadev Sharma,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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While officials believe Elkins is dead, her body has not been found.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Roughly 60 passengers and four crew members aboard the plane are all believed to be dead as well as the three military members aboard the helicopter.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
31 Jan. 2025
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So Pastrnak briefly thought about turning down the shot and looking to get closer.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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But festival veterans are wary of a bringing Sundance, known for championing diversity of art and thought, to Ohio.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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