Examples of theorize in a Sentence
Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.
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Previously, it had been theorized that only heavy seeds would be massive enough to facilitate the rapid growth of supermassive black holes.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The authors theorized that because such people don’t feel a strong need to belong, failure might not sting so much, and the opportunity to distinguish themselves might be extra appealing.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Early bird dining causes problems Martinez theorized that the warming western Antarctic — the second-fasting heating place on Earth behind only the Arctic North Atlantic — means less sea ice.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Leadership researchers have begun to theorize leadership energy as a core force underlying sustained leader effectiveness, suggesting that leaders’ energy, communicated through nonverbal cues and language choices, influences long-term performance and resilience.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The authors theorized that because such people don’t feel a strong need to belong, failure might not sting so much, and the opportunity to distinguish themselves might be extra appealing.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Early bird dining causes problems Martinez theorized that the warming western Antarctic — the second-fasting heating place on Earth behind only the Arctic North Atlantic — means less sea ice.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Leadership researchers have begun to theorize leadership energy as a core force underlying sustained leader effectiveness, suggesting that leaders’ energy, communicated through nonverbal cues and language choices, influences long-term performance and resilience.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theorize. Accessed 28 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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