as in to speculate
to think of or suggest ideas about what is possibly true or real; to form or suggest a theory about something
Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.
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Recent Examples of theorize
Genetics may be one reason, but given the prevalence of FFA among women whose periods have stopped, researchers theorize shifting hormones could be part of the issue.
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Ashley Abramson, Allure, 4 Aug. 2025
Fans have theorized that the iconic group is reuniting as part of Beyoncé’s three-act albums, which began in 2022 with the release of her Renaissance album and record-breaking tour.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 29 July 2025
Webb theorized that Mets first base coach Antoan Richardson, formerly the Giants’ first base coach, picked up on a tell that allowed New York to time him up.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 July 2025
Cramer theorized that Kohl's is in a similar situation as GameStop -- not because of its retail performance but because of the giant short position against the company.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
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Ashley Abramson, Allure, 4 Aug. 2025
Fans have theorized that the iconic group is reuniting as part of Beyoncé’s three-act albums, which began in 2022 with the release of her Renaissance album and record-breaking tour.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 29 July 2025
Webb theorized that Mets first base coach Antoan Richardson, formerly the Giants’ first base coach, picked up on a tell that allowed New York to time him up.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 July 2025
Cramer theorized that Kohl's is in a similar situation as GameStop -- not because of its retail performance but because of the giant short position against the company.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorize
speculate
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Fans have already been speculating about Paevey’s possible return since Deadline broke in June that Kelly Thiebaud, who played Nathan’s sister Britt, was coming back to the soap.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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The stock market ended the week higher as Wall Street speculated on how a spate of economic releases would impact the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorize. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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