theorems

plural of theorem

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Recent Examples of theorems For centuries, proving theorems and understanding those proofs have gone hand in hand. — Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 Understanding, Duminil-Copin argued, is not gained solely through theorems and proofs but also through setbacks. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026 Traditionally, mathematicians have had to translate their theorems and proofs into this machine-readable format by hand, a laborious process known as formalization. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026 That morning — to his evident delight — an AI had proved one of Paul Erdős’ mathematical theorems using a branch of mathematics nobody had thought to apply. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorems
Noun
  • Over the decades, as Shakur’s stature grew and evolved, there were flare-ups of media interest and theories but no conclusions or arrests.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Be curious, not judgmental All of the above has unleashed theories about Simmons among fans and, of course, in the online world.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Earlier studies have pointed to different hypotheses about the formation of the lunar magnetic field.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Observation generates hypotheses; hypotheses lead to anatomical investigation; anatomy stimulates physiological questions; physiology eventually produces clinical trials.
    — Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Theorems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorems. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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