as in theory
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 older hypothesis, known as miasma theory, had also been charted.
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Failing to test hypotheses via incremental launches and skipping milestone checks risks prioritizing activity over impact, wasting resources on features customers may not value or use rather than driving meaningful innovation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
In the search for extraterrestrial life, much like climate change, there is a detection and attribution phase, which requires the robust testing of hypotheses and also rigorous scrutiny.
—Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
However, the controls on toxin production are complex, and more research is needed to test this hypothesis.
—Gregory J. Dick, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Failing to test hypotheses via incremental launches and skipping milestone checks risks prioritizing activity over impact, wasting resources on features customers may not value or use rather than driving meaningful innovation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
In the search for extraterrestrial life, much like climate change, there is a detection and attribution phase, which requires the robust testing of hypotheses and also rigorous scrutiny.
—Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
However, the controls on toxin production are complex, and more research is needed to test this hypothesis.
—Gregory J. Dick, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesis
Noun
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But Margulis took her theory further; in her view, symbiosis was the driving force of evolution, and many entities were likely composites.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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But they have long been stuck between theory and the promise of commercialization in the next five to 10 years.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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Nothing tests a thesis faster than a cold call to a busy healthcare executive.—
Mathieu Rihet,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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So, those two academic interests led me to an honors thesis focused on Palestinian refugees who were fleeing Syria.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Since competitors are doing the same, this can create an intricate balance between your SaaS company's pricing and the value proposition in the context of the whole market.—
Mindaugas Čaplinskas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, Loro Piana continued to emphasize its outdoorsy proposition through coarse wools and nylon fabrics, while lighter and even more luxurious options included 100 percent silk textiles.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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“Hypothesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesis. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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