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an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
working on the hypothesis that teenagers function better in the late morning, some high schools are starting classes later
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Recent Examples of hypothesis
The numbers appeared to back up his hypothesis, with the show welcoming 12,000 visitors over its four-day run, up from around 9,500 a year ago.
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Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Joshua Ganz, an economist at the University of Toronto who does a lot of work on AI economics, noted that the results were very consistent with the hypothesis that AI is complementing more senior workers.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
The prize recipients tested profound quantum mechanical hypotheses through clear and rigorous experimentation.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
For a discovery to count, the AI has to oversee the entire project, from hypothesis generation to experiment design to data analysis.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Joshua Ganz, an economist at the University of Toronto who does a lot of work on AI economics, noted that the results were very consistent with the hypothesis that AI is complementing more senior workers.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
The prize recipients tested profound quantum mechanical hypotheses through clear and rigorous experimentation.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
For a discovery to count, the AI has to oversee the entire project, from hypothesis generation to experiment design to data analysis.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesis
Noun
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The connection between the two cases lies in his approach and the use of controversial theories involving rituals and hidden motivations, which drew significant criticism of his conduct as a prosecutor.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Another theory is that very heavy rainfall after serious drought violently sloshed the waters of Lake Nyos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Based on Boss’ checks, the TJX thesis is still alive and well.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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That’s the thesis of Returning to Myself, Carlile’s eighth solo album.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 statewide special election is about a week away — and California voters will soon decide whether to approve or reject a statewide ballot proposition.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The moment is right to test a worthy proposition.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Hypothesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesis. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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