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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 researchers hypothesize that the canoeists tapped into sea currents and winds to propel them to their destination.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Wakefield and co-authors hypothesized that intestinal inflammation after the MMR vaccine released gut proteins that eventually migrated to the brain, causing damage that was reflected in autism symptoms.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The authors hypothesized that the risk difference has more to do with menopause than age.6
Another study looked at women with endometrial cancer whose ovaries were removed as part of their treatment, accelerating their menopause.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
For those in urban environments, hearing profiles shifted to higher frequencies, which could be due to the constant low hum of traffic and city noises in urban environments, scientists hypothesized.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Wakefield and co-authors hypothesized that intestinal inflammation after the MMR vaccine released gut proteins that eventually migrated to the brain, causing damage that was reflected in autism symptoms.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The authors hypothesized that the risk difference has more to do with menopause than age.6
Another study looked at women with endometrial cancer whose ovaries were removed as part of their treatment, accelerating their menopause.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
For those in urban environments, hearing profiles shifted to higher frequencies, which could be due to the constant low hum of traffic and city noises in urban environments, scientists hypothesized.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
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In an interview, Vance had said Christian teachings advocate for prioritizing love, first for family, then neighbors, community, fellow citizens, and lastly, the world.—
Rhona Tarrant,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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Trump has said that former President Joe Biden abused both TPS and humanitarian parole – two programs which grant temporary legal status to immigrants.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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McBride wrote the premiere’s cold open — in which Elijah murders a preacher while robbing his collection box, then assumes his identity — several years ago.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Outside of any current 118 members, and assuming we aren’t cruelly subjected to more of that racist clown Gerrard, the station’s next captain remains anybody’s guess.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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It had long been presumed that the former would be supported by the safety net provided by the rule of law.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Pretty much in place since May 7, the panel of 12 plus six alternates was presumed to be locked up this morning after prosecutors and defense lawyers went some last minute objections and challenges.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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It’s revealed that Emily’s triplet, Charity, who is believed to have died during childbirth, is on a murder spree, killing Dante — as well as Emily’s ex-husband, Sean.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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That person is believed to have started shooting, which prompted return fire from others, Cantu said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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However, the Motor City isn't the hub that many thought would be added to TGL.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Deborah is thinking of Ava but can’t bring herself to say it.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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“Hypothesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesize. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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