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
This supports the hypothesis that Dimorphos formed from material that was once upon a time spun-off from Didymos.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Contributor Yelena Alpert has a sneaking suspicion that these Frette slippers will last a lifetime, attributing her hypothesis to the shoe’s superior quality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Though the data does not explain this difference entirely, the working hypothesis is that the greater velocity often involved with e-bikes plays a significant role.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Police are looking at several hypotheses.
—Omer Bekin, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Contributor Yelena Alpert has a sneaking suspicion that these Frette slippers will last a lifetime, attributing her hypothesis to the shoe’s superior quality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Though the data does not explain this difference entirely, the working hypothesis is that the greater velocity often involved with e-bikes plays a significant role.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Police are looking at several hypotheses.
—Omer Bekin, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesis
Noun
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Researchers developed a new approach, the constant inner potential density functional theory, which enables the inclusion of the electrode potential in the simulation of semiconductor electrochemistry.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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In addition to being politically fraught, the plan would undoubtedly be the target of litigation under a variety of legal theories.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Clark, a Harvard engineer who wrote his college thesis on electric aviation 25 years ago, hopes to get the certification needed for his aircraft to carry paying passengers by the end of next year.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The film doesn’t just pilfer that thesis.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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Russell, who signed onto the project later in the process, says that the combination of Sheridan’s writing and the chance to work with Pfeiffer was a winning proposition.—
William Earl,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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That value proposition falls the longer it’s been since a movie’s release date, particularly if the film ends up flopping in theaters.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Hypothesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesis. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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