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
Higgins also debunked the debasement trade hypothesis.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Tunnug 1 confirms the hypothesis that the culture originated in Siberia, not western Europe.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
But Jamey VanVliet, special agent in charge at the Nashville ATF office, did not say what those hypotheses were.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
The hypothesis is that the object that has recently been ripped apart by the white dwarf could have originated from this debris disk of material that survived the death of the star.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Tunnug 1 confirms the hypothesis that the culture originated in Siberia, not western Europe.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
But Jamey VanVliet, special agent in charge at the Nashville ATF office, did not say what those hypotheses were.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
The hypothesis is that the object that has recently been ripped apart by the white dwarf could have originated from this debris disk of material that survived the death of the star.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesis
Noun
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Professor of Science at Harvard University, recently made waves online for his theory that the interstellar comet has a 30% to 40% chance of being an artificial alien object sent to observe the solar system, Futurism reported.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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His theory is that while the opportunity in the digital space is booming, there is an industry shortage of skilled talent to capitalize.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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