as in assumed
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 hypothesized
Using the ‘Mars Chamber’ For years, scientists have hypothesized that CO2 ice blocks play a role in forming these meandering gullies on Mars.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Some researchers hypothesized that only species within the genus Homo had the ability to make stone tools, although recent discoveries have undermined that assumption.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Fermi hypothesized that some new force could change a proton into a neutron, or vice versa, and, in the process, release an electron and a nearly massless particle called a neutrino.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Zare and his colleagues hypothesized that this process might have generated some of the chemical building blocks for life on Earth.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2025
Initially, the generals hypothesized that Gabreski was simply better at following orders.
—Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
The sleep expert hypothesized that the benefits of a foot massage as part of a nightly routine may contribute to sleepiness more than the actual lotion.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The researchers hypothesized that the reason there are more organisms living on the warheads than around them is because living on a solid hard surface is more advantageous than more transient substrates – and, in doing so, the organisms had become more tolerant to toxins seeping from the weapons.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
It’s been hypothesized that vitamin D and calcium supplements may facilitate weight loss.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Some researchers hypothesized that only species within the genus Homo had the ability to make stone tools, although recent discoveries have undermined that assumption.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Fermi hypothesized that some new force could change a proton into a neutron, or vice versa, and, in the process, release an electron and a nearly massless particle called a neutrino.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Zare and his colleagues hypothesized that this process might have generated some of the chemical building blocks for life on Earth.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2025
Initially, the generals hypothesized that Gabreski was simply better at following orders.
—Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
The sleep expert hypothesized that the benefits of a foot massage as part of a nightly routine may contribute to sleepiness more than the actual lotion.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The researchers hypothesized that the reason there are more organisms living on the warheads than around them is because living on a solid hard surface is more advantageous than more transient substrates – and, in doing so, the organisms had become more tolerant to toxins seeping from the weapons.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
It’s been hypothesized that vitamin D and calcium supplements may facilitate weight loss.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesized
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Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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On the play Warner got hurt, the 49ers were missing a right defensive end, and coaches mistakenly assumed practice-squad call-up Trevis Gipson stayed on the field to fill that role after racing down on kickoff coverage and making the initial hit on a tackle.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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At the time, authorities said several companies operated on the Accurate Energetic Systems property, but the blast happened in an area operated by Rio Ammunition.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The police have said there are no suspicious circumstances.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Parents are presumed to love their children and have their best interest at heart.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Lachman Fire was quickly contained but appears to have rekindled after it was presumed to be extinguished – leading to the Palisades fire amidst crushing heat and hurricane level Santa Ana winds on January 7.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Wehling believed inflammation is at the root of joint pain and that human blood contained a remedy.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Eighteen more hostages, believed deceased, still have not been repatriated.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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On one hand, pundits have postulated about an inflationary effect as businesses pass on the higher costs to consumers.—
Jeff Gapusan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In it, the scientists postulated an increased risk of death in people who fasted intermittently.—
Frederik Jötten,
Scientific American,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Hypothesized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesized. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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