Examples of theorize in a Sentence
Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.
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Astronomers theorize that 2003 EH1, which takes about 5 ½ years to orbit the sun, is a dead comet that is now essentially a rock.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Fittingly, more than a few observers have been eager to turn art into blood sport, pitting Coen against Coen, Safdie against Safdie, and theorizing about which sibling is the greater talent.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
The researchers theorize that this kind of intense morning song may help birds warm up their vocals more quickly following a night of rest, which in turn improves their chances of reproductive success during the day.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The primary objective of the experiment is to identify axions, which are hypothetical light particles theorized to exist since the early stages of the universe.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Fittingly, more than a few observers have been eager to turn art into blood sport, pitting Coen against Coen, Safdie against Safdie, and theorizing about which sibling is the greater talent.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
The researchers theorize that this kind of intense morning song may help birds warm up their vocals more quickly following a night of rest, which in turn improves their chances of reproductive success during the day.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The primary objective of the experiment is to identify axions, which are hypothetical light particles theorized to exist since the early stages of the universe.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theorize. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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theorize
verb
the·o·rize
ˈthē-ə-ˌrīz 
theorized; theorizing
: to form a theory : speculate
theorizer
noun
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