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
Some theorized the world economic order would reshuffle based on who controlled minerals at sea.
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Christian Elliott, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
That's because astronomers have discovered that this magnetar, which is a special type of highly magnetic neutron star, wasn't actually born in a nearby supernova as previously theorized.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Fans are sure to be excited, as many have been theorizing about Pit Girl’s identity since the beginning, as well as the ‘Antler Queen’ (who is also revealed to be Sophie Nélisse’s Shauna).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Though such orbits have been theorized and planet-forming discs in polar alignment have been spotted, no planet had ever been caught in the act—until now.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Christian Elliott, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
That's because astronomers have discovered that this magnetar, which is a special type of highly magnetic neutron star, wasn't actually born in a nearby supernova as previously theorized.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Fans are sure to be excited, as many have been theorizing about Pit Girl’s identity since the beginning, as well as the ‘Antler Queen’ (who is also revealed to be Sophie Nélisse’s Shauna).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Though such orbits have been theorized and planet-forming discs in polar alignment have been spotted, no planet had ever been caught in the act—until now.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this week, Kardashian's eldest son, Saint, made headlines after fans speculated that the 9-year-old hacked his mom's Instagram account.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Gaffney speculated that this development might not be a major marker of peace but rather posturing from the belligerents.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorize. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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