hypothesize
verb
hy·poth·e·size
hī-ˈpä-thə-ˌsīz 
hypothesized; hypothesizing
: to make a hypothesis
: to adopt as a hypothesis
Examples of hypothesize in a Sentence
Psychologists hypothesized that his odd behavior was caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
if we hypothesize that current population trends continue for the next 50 years
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Some hypothesize that pure greed is a motivation, with policy makers having stake in, or constituents who are part of these industries.
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Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Researchers hypothesize that Earhart did not crash at sea, but instead landed and was stranded on Nikumaroro Island, later perishing there.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
The researchers hypothesize that the discs were attached to the wooden coffin, and the rings were used to lower it into the grave.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Some hypothesize that dense material in the accretion disk may periodically clash and create shocks that produce fresh bursts of radiation.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Researchers hypothesize that Earhart did not crash at sea, but instead landed and was stranded on Nikumaroro Island, later perishing there.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
The researchers hypothesize that the discs were attached to the wooden coffin, and the rings were used to lower it into the grave.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Some hypothesize that dense material in the accretion disk may periodically clash and create shocks that produce fresh bursts of radiation.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for hypothesize
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hypothesize
verb
hy·poth·e·size
hī-ˈpäth-ə-ˌsīz
hypothesized; hypothesizing
1
: to make a hypothesis
2
: to adopt as a hypothesis
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