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 less visible sports at lower income schools might have fewer resources available to diagnose and report concussions.
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Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Drawing on social psychology and burnout research, Rhodes and her coauthors hypothesized that offloading time-consuming, high-stakes accounting responsibilities could meaningfully reduce strain on CFOs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The study authors hypothesized that this early land animal initially fed on insects but over generations evolved into an herbivore.
—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
Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Drawing on social psychology and burnout research, Rhodes and her coauthors hypothesized that offloading time-consuming, high-stakes accounting responsibilities could meaningfully reduce strain on CFOs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The study authors hypothesized that this early land animal initially fed on insects but over generations evolved into an herbivore.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesized
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Davidson, who assumed her former role at the Kennedy Center in April 2023, intended to stay in the nation’s capital until the orchestra celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2031.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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Many actors have assumed the titular role over the years, with recent iterations including David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, and Peter Capaldi.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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A week after trading for cornerback Trent McDuffie, the Rams on Monday agreed to terms with cornerback Jaylen Watson, a person with knowledge of the situation said.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, said in post on X the price of gas is likely to continue to rise as the war continues.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mark Kastelic takes the opening faceoff, wins the all-important draw and heads off the ice, to be replaced by a player presumed to have more offensive chops.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rather than the standard towel-waving or shouting, the fan — presumed to be a Pitt supporter — chose to sing beloved 90s hits at the top of his lungs.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously believed, according to a new study that says previous research used incorrect information about water levels along the world’s coastlines.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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