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 researchers hypothesized that some of those surfaces would be more catalytically active than others.
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Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Thornton hypothesized at the time.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026
One theory that has popped up is that the virus originated from a bird watching landfill in Ushuaia, located at the southern tip of Argentina, where a couple who were infected with the virus visited, Argentinian officials first hypothesized.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Kiefer is optimistic that their approach could help solve problems like Shor’algorithm with just 10,000 qubits rather than millions that researchers had previously hypothesized.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Convinced by anecdotes of farmworkers who had contracted cowpox and not smallpox, Edward Jenner hypothesized the cowpox protected them.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
Scientists have hypothesized that this could be to seek additional food sources or a place to rest amid their long journeys.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The researchers hypothesized that people on private health insurance were more likely to be enrolled in clinical research trials and were able to find doctors more easily than those on public health insurance.
—Ciara McCarthy 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Because the Cambrian fossil record preserves so much animal diversity, scientists have long hypothesized that complex animal life didn’t yet exist during the Ediacaran.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Thornton hypothesized at the time.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026
One theory that has popped up is that the virus originated from a bird watching landfill in Ushuaia, located at the southern tip of Argentina, where a couple who were infected with the virus visited, Argentinian officials first hypothesized.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Kiefer is optimistic that their approach could help solve problems like Shor’algorithm with just 10,000 qubits rather than millions that researchers had previously hypothesized.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Convinced by anecdotes of farmworkers who had contracted cowpox and not smallpox, Edward Jenner hypothesized the cowpox protected them.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
Scientists have hypothesized that this could be to seek additional food sources or a place to rest amid their long journeys.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The researchers hypothesized that people on private health insurance were more likely to be enrolled in clinical research trials and were able to find doctors more easily than those on public health insurance.
—Ciara McCarthy 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Because the Cambrian fossil record preserves so much animal diversity, scientists have long hypothesized that complex animal life didn’t yet exist during the Ediacaran.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesized
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Police say Crash Team investigators responded and assumed control over the investigation.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene, Gonzalez said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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Fuel makes up about 50% of a ship’s expense, said Neil Roberts, head of marine and aviation at Lloyd’s Market Association, which provides technical expertise to Lloyd’s maritime insurance business.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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These presumed long-shot performers are entered by their reps or themselves every year.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Prosecutors emphasized that the charges are allegations and that Porras Corras is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Alicent mistakenly believed Viserys was talking about their son Aegon II, saying Aegon II should be on the throne after Viserys dies, which lead to the Dance of the Dragons civil war.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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To showcase that connection, the museum is displaying a Revolutionary War sword from the Moulton family, which is being publicly presented for the first time and is believed to have been commissioned by George Washington.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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In 1905, Einstein had postulated that the speed of light is constant in a vacuum and independent of the observer’s motion.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some have seen a purely strategic purpose in settlement, but others have postulated an intent to use the colony as a springboard for economic exploitation of the area.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Hypothesized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesized. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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