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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
Researchers hypothesize that the ancient mother bees mixed dirt with their saliva to construct these minuscule chambers, each smaller than the eraser on a pencil.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Given the possible sub-solar neutron star implied by the gravitational wave data, researchers hypothesize that a supernova’s two newborn neutron stars orbited into one another to generate a separate kilonova.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
Fans have noted the similarity of their faces, and hypothesized that EsDeeKid may be Chalamet's alter ego.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Many researchers also hypothesize that aviation trailblazer Earhart did not crash her plane at sea, but instead landed and was stranded on Nikumaroro Island, later perishing there.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Given the possible sub-solar neutron star implied by the gravitational wave data, researchers hypothesize that a supernova’s two newborn neutron stars orbited into one another to generate a separate kilonova.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
Fans have noted the similarity of their faces, and hypothesized that EsDeeKid may be Chalamet's alter ego.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Many researchers also hypothesize that aviation trailblazer Earhart did not crash her plane at sea, but instead landed and was stranded on Nikumaroro Island, later perishing there.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
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In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Due to cold temperatures, emergency medical services were contacted to evaluate her, authorities said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Under such a rental structure, tenants are responsible for assuming their share of operating expenses, including property taxes, insurance and common area maintenance.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Aumann’s lawsuit says he was initially hired as a consultant to assist fundraising for the venture but was asked to assume the CEO title after a falling out with a previous leader.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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All these are fears that most would’ve presumed, but now exhibitors are finally going public with their fears.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Intelligence analysts, friend and enemy alike, do not have the luxury to presume that the American commander in chief is just having a bad night.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Investigators believe Moore first killed his father, 67-year-old Glenn Moore; his brother, 33-year-old Quinton Moore; and his uncle, 55-year-old Willie Ed Guines, at the family's mobile home in western Clay County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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The teacher thinks his work is bad?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Isabel initially thought the sounds shaking her surroundings were thunder.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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