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as in argument
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
put forth the thesis that the electronic media's coverage of politics trivializes the workings of our democracy
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as in hypothesis
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
it is not clear how the arguments you make actually support your thesis
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Recent Examples of thesis
Over the years, many students at the ILLS have written their theses about the strange phenomena surrounding Cubs losing streaks.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The thesis of Brady’s commencement, though, was battling through adversity and never quitting, and the best way for Brady to tell his motivational message was by telling the story of his Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Joseph, her eldest son, is completing a thesis on pneumothorax and preparing to become a doctor.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
That’s the operating thesis of Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The thesis of Brady’s commencement, though, was battling through adversity and never quitting, and the best way for Brady to tell his motivational message was by telling the story of his Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Joseph, her eldest son, is completing a thesis on pneumothorax and preparing to become a doctor.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
That’s the operating thesis of Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
Noun
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That brings us to her second argument.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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In the waning days before California’s primary election, the two top Republicans running for California governor delivered closing arguments in front of a friendly Central Valley audience Friday evening.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Noun
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If more evidence shows GLP-1 drugs are found to reduce the chance of cancer progressing, the researchers also want to figure out why and have many possible hypotheses at the moment, including the drug changing the immune system, acting directly on tumor cells and reducing inflammation.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Older children might like setting up an experiment by altering the balance of something essential, like water, for different plants and making hypotheses about what the right balance is.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The Knicks controlled Game 4 from the opening tip, racing out to a double-digit lead and never allowing Cleveland back into contention.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Iranian officials said the initial phase aimed at reopening the vital waterway would be followed by negotiations on its nuclear program, another on-going source of contention.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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The exact reason why is debated by scientists, but theories include a huge collision in early Martian history, or unstable mantle plumes.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Because orbital data centers, in theory, require huge amounts of infrastructure like giant solar arrays, to be launched into space, the V3’s upgraded carrying capacity is essential.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Underneath the topmost layer (a user clicking through a browser), a comprehensive E2E setup involves mocking production endpoints, intercepting network requests, seeding databases, making precise assertions at every layer of the stack and integrating tightly with CI pipelines.—
Ethan Pronev,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But officials from each of the two states rejected Florida's assertions.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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