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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
Interestingly, another basin recently discovered in Gabii showed structural similarities, leading archaeologists to hypothesize that these pools may have served a sacred purpose.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
The team hypothesizes that the bats anchored themselves to landmarks in their environment, such as the coastline, the experimenters’ tents, and their perches.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
The researchers hypothesize that the Atlantic Forest’s changing environment has led these species to develop a taste for human blood.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
Truist’s analysts hypothesize 18- to 20-year-olds could be fueling the predictions action in the state, too.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
The team hypothesizes that the bats anchored themselves to landmarks in their environment, such as the coastline, the experimenters’ tents, and their perches.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
The researchers hypothesize that the Atlantic Forest’s changing environment has led these species to develop a taste for human blood.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
Truist’s analysts hypothesize 18- to 20-year-olds could be fueling the predictions action in the state, too.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
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Helen gives the gang a call, saying Billie is at the clinic.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The company also says the battery can charge in under 10 minutes and last 100,000 cycles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Many agencies confirmed figures with CNN directly, but when agencies did not respond, CNN used the most recent information available on their websites or other government websites and assumed five-day weeks when calculating the approximate number of training days.—
Blake Ellis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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But equal time itself is narrower than many assume.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Philip remains presumed innocent unless and until proved guilty in court.—
Josh Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nester also told jurors the prosecution must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt and emphasized that Richins is presumed innocent.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Seeing, hearing is believing With one final grunt, Walker Buehler hopped off the bullpen mound and headed toward Field 2 at the Peoria Sports Complex to throw his first live batting practice.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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She is believed to have been taken against her will, and officials have released footage of a masked person on her front porch from the night of her disappearance.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Residents reported hearing sounds of missiles flying over cities in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon in what was thought to be a missile barrage from Iran against Israel.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ricki was 7, almost 8, and kind of in charge, though his playful little sister didn’t think so.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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