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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
With obesity out of the picture, the thesis to own Amgen shifts back to its existing franchises and non-obesity pipeline.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Today, unlike the value-first thesis of the Oracle of Omaha, many of TPL’s shareholders are seeking massive growth.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
These two similar shots become the thesis of this faithful sequel.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Venture funds benefit from diverse markets, yet an investment thesis that involves more, smaller bets requires robust due diligence, an eye for disruptive technologies and openness to new technologies.
—Dr Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Today, unlike the value-first thesis of the Oracle of Omaha, many of TPL’s shareholders are seeking massive growth.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
These two similar shots become the thesis of this faithful sequel.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Venture funds benefit from diverse markets, yet an investment thesis that involves more, smaller bets requires robust due diligence, an eye for disruptive technologies and openness to new technologies.
—Dr Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
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There is no good-faith argument that the Broncos didn’t deserve a Playoff spot and a chance to compete for a national title.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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The record, of course, would come in a Week 17 game, so arguments can be had about its legitimacy.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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The hypothesis suggests that during a major volcanic eruption, a large portion of the western flank of Cumbre Vieja could collapse into the Atlantic Ocean.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jena, Worsham, and Bray's hypothesis in their new study is pretty simple: Halloween is exciting for kids and their displays of that excitement in the doctor's office on the holiday could increase the likelihood that doctors diagnose them with ADHD.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Week 15 saw the number of teams that have qualified for the playoffs increase to seven, while two more were cut out of contention.Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trump announced that the Republican Party would aim to eliminate the practice of changing the time, which has been a topic of bipartisan contention for years.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The theory is one of many being pursed by law enforcement and investigators are working to determine if the string of recent burglaries are connected and if so, who might be responsible.Robert Legare, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Courage to Be Disliked is based on Adlerian theory, a psychology created by Austrian psychotherapist, Alfred Adler, that encourages people to embrace the possibility of being disliked by others in order to live more freely.Renée Onque, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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The bold assertions of a former president at a Southern Baptist Convention seminary that the institution disparagingly made statements about financial mismanagement ended with an anticlimactic, $0 legal settlement following new revelations that emerged in discovery.Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Despite bold assertions from some suggesting AI/ML could completely replace engineers and SREs, the reality remains different.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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