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
The study authors hypothesized that this early land animal initially fed on insects but over generations evolved into an herbivore.
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Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Scientists have long hypothesized that women’s estrogen hormone and their double X chromosome may play a role in their longer lives.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Jan. 2026
Thursday’s proceeding was an about-face, as Aidala hypothesized about a scenario in which Weinstein would be accept it.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Nori had hypothesized that Atlanta would allow Minnesota to get back into the game.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 31 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
In the comments, readers hypothesized that the mouse’s death may have occurred under other circumstances.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Martin hypothesized that af Klint was responsible for about twelve of the paintings in the series, and Cassel for about fourteen.
—Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
As hypothesized, ITCs seemed to protect people from oxidative stress during heavy training.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Scientists have long hypothesized that women’s estrogen hormone and their double X chromosome may play a role in their longer lives.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Jan. 2026
Thursday’s proceeding was an about-face, as Aidala hypothesized about a scenario in which Weinstein would be accept it.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Nori had hypothesized that Atlanta would allow Minnesota to get back into the game.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 31 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
In the comments, readers hypothesized that the mouse’s death may have occurred under other circumstances.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Martin hypothesized that af Klint was responsible for about twelve of the paintings in the series, and Cassel for about fourteen.
—Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
As hypothesized, ITCs seemed to protect people from oxidative stress during heavy training.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesized
Verb
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Putin also assumed that a multipolar world would free him from American interference.—
Alan Cullison,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But at some public schools, the woman from Rasht said, absences aren't tolerated and students found with pellet wounds are expelled or arrested.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The board said Wasserman fully cooperated with the review.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Eight others were found dead, and another person who is still missing is also presumed to be dead.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her criminal case has dragged on, unresolved, and she is entitled to be presumed innocent.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The names listed are of those who reported a burglary and the dates are when the crime is believed to have taken place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The two people brought to the hospital are believed to have been released, firefighters told Enquirer media partner Fox19.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Homan, meanwhile, postulated that she was being unfairly targeted because of the controversy on the men’s side.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Though archaeologists haven’t confirmed any of the theories, some have postulated a symbolic function, a site of initiation rituals, or spiritual retreats.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Hypothesized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesized. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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