1
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
If these competitors advance further or if Azure's expansion is thrown off by more competition, then the rate of revenue expansion, which is core to the thesis could be impacted.
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Gurufocus, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
And the best-of-all-possible-worlds thesis had another self-protective feature that Voltaire’s satire ignores.
—Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
But one thing seems certain: Benjamin is likely going to receive a very good grade on his thesis.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Essentially, the Hollywood veteran's thesis is this: Women can’t win.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Gurufocus, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
And the best-of-all-possible-worlds thesis had another self-protective feature that Voltaire’s satire ignores.
—Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
But one thing seems certain: Benjamin is likely going to receive a very good grade on his thesis.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Essentially, the Hollywood veteran's thesis is this: Women can’t win.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
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Collins said the timeline did not support the government’s argument.—
Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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That was Howe’s argument on the training pitch, urging his players to prove that Bournemouth defeat was a blip.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Autonomous agents can analyze vast datasets, generate hypotheses and assist researchers in making breakthroughs.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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The analysis supported the hypothesis that there are different origins for repeating and non-repeating FRBs.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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That turned into an issue of contention in community hearings as opponents questioned whether the waivers and incentives being used to bypass the retail requirement were being applied correctly.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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The motion agrees with main contentions of Williford’s attorneys from the Exoneration Project, who have been seeking a new trial for the defendant.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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The theory dates to An Emerging Democratic Majority, an influential 2002 book by political scientists John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeira.—
Jane Hong / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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All three men were national and international icons whose assassinations — and the theories swirling around them — became the stuff of books, movies, controversy, and the pages of history itself.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Despite legal experts’ widespread assertion that CBS’ editorial judgment was protected by the First Amendment, The New York Times Thursday night reported that a settlement was in the works.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Bowman maintains his innocence, an assertion Kandee's family doesn't buy.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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