How to Use theory in a Sentence

theory

noun

• Her method is based on the theory that all children want to learn.
• There are a number of different theories about the cause of the disease.
• She proposed a theory of her own.
• There is no evidence to support such a theory.
• He is a specialist in film theory and criticism.
• Investigators rejected the theory that the death was accidental.
• Let the facts drive the theory, not the other way around.
  — John Wenzel, The Know, 25 Aug. 2019
• Because the theory was, the Colts couldn't win this game.
  — Indystar Sports, Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2019
• For his part, Trump’s lawyer seemed more ready to spar on the legal theory than the facts of Jan. 6.
  — TIME, 8 Feb. 2024
• This week, the process offered clues about each side’s theory of the case.
  — Deanna Paul, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2020
• In theory, that would confirm that the ball was was short of the marker.
  — Peter Dawson, star-telegram, 30 Jan. 2018
• The problem is that there’s no way to test this theory.
  — Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
• That would fill the supply chain and, in theory, bring prices down.
  — Josh Boak, ajc, 9 Mar. 2022
• So far, the past couple of years have proven that theory wrong.
  — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 31 July 2019
• The theory is that Heuermann used a roll of tape that had been lying around the house.
  — Robert Kolker, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2023
• What was your favorite fan theory about who was in the car?
  — Dan Snierson, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2022
• In theory, both would have their stuff play up in short stints.
  — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
• Here’s my theory: Too many got a taste of not working and liked it.
  — Andy Kessler, WSJ, 25 Sep. 2022
• This isn’t the first time Johnson’s theory has been aired.
  — Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2017
• At least in theory, all of these ideas could light the way to a healthy pluralism.
  — Richard Just, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2020
• One theory for this change of plan has to do with status.
  — Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2019
• In theory, the third dose would boost the immune response.
  — Lois K. Solomon, sun-sentinel.com, 11 Oct. 2021
• In theory, that’s not how the market is supposed to work.
  — Justin Worland/houston, Time, 10 Mar. 2022
• And there's a new, compelling theory making the rounds.
  — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2021
• There have been questions about the legal theory that part of it, at least, is based on.
  — CBS News, 26 Mar. 2023
• The theory works like this: Coachella falls during a break in her Eras Tour.
  — Peter Larsen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
• As Christie’s theory of the case has crumbled, pressure on him to drop out has grown.
  — Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2023
• In theory, that should cool demand and prices over time.
  — Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022
• In theory, the method is pretty straightforward, but there a few factors to keep in mind to make the most of it.
  — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
• The machine won't move or turn while a pet's inside (in theory).
  — Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, 23 Jan. 2019

Last Updated: 9 May 2024