hypothesized

past tense of hypothesize

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Recent Examples of hypothesized Researchers have hypothesized that quantum effects are at play in a variety of biological phenomena — including the magnetic sense that helps birds navigate and, more speculatively, human consciousness — with varying degrees of empirical support. — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 Certainly, the ancient Greeks appreciated symmetry and precision in their architecture; it’s even been hypothesized that this symmetry was considered divine and thus represented religious dedication to the space. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026 Denisovan cave life Scientists have hypothesized that Denisovans lived throughout Asia. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 In 1899, ornithologist Richard McGregor observed myrtle warblers wintering in coastal California, and hypothesized that these birds might breed in Alaska and British Columbia. — Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Dozier hypothesized that rapidly dividing cells have a scent that dogs can smell. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026 Fabing hypothesized that schizophrenia might arise from the abnormal production of bufotenine in the brain, possibly instead of serotonin. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 But doctors have hypothesized a series of events that leads to the disintegration. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Before the games kicked off, my colleague Christopher Bonanos hypothesized that if all went swimmingly, this World Cup traffic experiment could be a test for future action. — John Surico, Curbed, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesized
Verb
  • The actress was named a global ambassador to the French luxury fashion house in September 2025, under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson, who assumed his role with Dior in April 2025.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Fire Marshal responded to the scene and has assumed the investigation, according to Homestead police.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Navy said the two organizations will create a direct feedback loop between the acquisition enterprise and operational forces.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • It's said to be one of the largest brick buildings in the world.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Chiuri’s runway was encased by a reflective glass structure, which some observers presumed was a device to prevent protester interventions.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Many Charlotteans presumed the coffee bar and lounge that now employs 22 people had simply closed.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • It has long been believed, based on ancient accounts, that a young Alexander the Great was taught by Aristotle at Mieza.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Neighbors initially believed the person may have been trying to break into the vehicles.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This isn’t speculation but rather something already postulated by Infantino during the 2026 edition.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Originally postulated by German astronomer Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers in the early 19th century, the theory suggested that a rocky planet, roughly the size of our Moon, existed between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 23 July 2026

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“Hypothesized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesized. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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