as in theoretic
existing only as an assumption or speculation
we talked about what we would do in various hypothetical emergencies
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as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
believes that predictions of the extinction of certain species as the result of global warming are based upon too many hypotheticals
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Recent Examples of hypothetical
David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
For example, children tend to think concretely and may struggle more than adults with abstract concepts like justice or hypothetical scenarios.
—Jonathan B. Santo, The Conversation, 12 May 2025
As the hypothetical solar storm worsened, the exercise participants quickly became overwhelmed with information.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 May 2025
Despite challenges like legacy data integration and security, digital twins promise significant operational advantages by making hypothetical scenarios feel immediate and actionable.
—Murugan Lakshmanan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
Last week, a poll of the hypothetical primary contest measured Donalds’ lead over Casey DeSantis at 19 percentage points when respondents were made aware of Trump’s endorsement preference.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
For example, children tend to think concretely and may struggle more than adults with abstract concepts like justice or hypothetical scenarios.
—Jonathan B. Santo, The Conversation, 12 May 2025
As the hypothetical solar storm worsened, the exercise participants quickly became overwhelmed with information.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 May 2025
Despite challenges like legacy data integration and security, digital twins promise significant operational advantages by making hypothetical scenarios feel immediate and actionable.
—Murugan Lakshmanan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothetical
Noun
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Administrators can begin by: • Auditing their systems for accessibility barriers, including the assumption that students must meet traditional admissions criteria.—
Nicole Kim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The assumption was that the Trump Administration will not care.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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But analysts say rising premiums are more a speculative play or hedge against risk rather than a sign of impending financial crisis and insolvency.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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The ball is dropping and an Athletic player attempts a speculative pass through midfield.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Russian sources, however, have suggested a third theory: that Portnov might have held compromising material on current Ukrainian officials.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The chance encounter turned out to be a first-of-its-kind sighting — and confirmation of an expert theory.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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With a degree in theoretical mathematics and geophysical fluid dynamics, Kapnick saw herself as uniquely positioned to take on that challenge.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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This recent study, which does just that, studied two theoretical Population III stars: one 13 times as massive as the sun, and one 200 times as massive.—
Robin George Andrews,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
Noun
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However, the data doesn't seem to really support this hypothesis in manufacturing.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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For each test, include the specific messaging hypothesis, how to implement it, and how to measure results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Hypothetical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothetical. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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