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to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
if we hypothesize that current population trends continue for the next 50 years
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Recent Examples of hypothesize
The Higgs was first hypothesized in the 1960s.
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Mariangela Lisanti, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Some scientists hypothesized that the warming effect could have contributed to some of the mystery heat.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Kasen and his colleagues hypothesized that at least some superluminous supernovae got their juice from magnetars—just one of many possible outcomes during stellar demise.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
Just one week ago, a report hypothesizing on how AI could disrupt the economy sent the Dow tumbling by more than 800 points.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
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Mariangela Lisanti, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Some scientists hypothesized that the warming effect could have contributed to some of the mystery heat.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Kasen and his colleagues hypothesized that at least some superluminous supernovae got their juice from magnetars—just one of many possible outcomes during stellar demise.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
Just one week ago, a report hypothesizing on how AI could disrupt the economy sent the Dow tumbling by more than 800 points.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hypothesize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
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The other says that the sky is black, then blue, and always empty.—
Sandra Lim,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a social media post on Monday morning, Kuwait said a service building at a power generation and water desalination plant were damaged in an attack Sunday evening, killing one worker.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gentry has served Charlotte since 1991 and assumed official leadership of the airport in 2021.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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As explained by the bank earlier in the week, its commodities strategists expect Brent crude to average $105 in March, spike to $115 in April, and then gradually retreat to $80 in the fourth quarter, assuming flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely disrupted for roughly six weeks.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In September 1879, the girl died of viral encephalitis — presumed to have been transmitted by a mosquito — just weeks before her 13th birthday.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Senior European officials fear the economic and political implications of the conflict are likely to prove far worse than initially presumed, according to Mujtaba Rahman, managing director of Europe at Eurasia Group.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two adults and three children were said to be in serious condition, while three other adults were believed to be in fair condition after they were all taken to nearby hospitals, firefighters said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe occurred three days after his crucifixion, according to the Bible.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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With momentum building around women's basketball, some fans are already thinking beyond March Madness.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron thought about writing an op-ed or speaking at a rally, but such gestures struck him as painfully insufficient.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Hypothesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesize. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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