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
One answer comes via art historians Huey Copeland and Krista Thompson, who in the past decade have proposed a new method for theorizing Black art.
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Delinda Collier, Artforum, 1 May 2025
In fact, researchers have theorized that fusion could generate nearly limitless amounts of safe and clean energy on Earth, but the scientific advancements that could make this possible on a large scale are still decades away.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
While most responders have agreed that the image does indeed show a rat's tail, the tone of the thread has leaned heavily into levity, with Reddit users spinning jokes about the uninvited houseguest and theorizing about the rodent's intentions.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
And as Glasnow theorized Sunday, his new throw might be an unintended culprit.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Delinda Collier, Artforum, 1 May 2025
In fact, researchers have theorized that fusion could generate nearly limitless amounts of safe and clean energy on Earth, but the scientific advancements that could make this possible on a large scale are still decades away.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
While most responders have agreed that the image does indeed show a rat's tail, the tone of the thread has leaned heavily into levity, with Reddit users spinning jokes about the uninvited houseguest and theorizing about the rodent's intentions.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
And as Glasnow theorized Sunday, his new throw might be an unintended culprit.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorize
speculate
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Instead of endlessly speculating, however, here’s your chance to take the bull by the septum piercing.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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No citations or charges have been filed yet in Sweet Grass County Court, but the county sheriff speculated that trespassing and theft could theoretically be on the table.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2025
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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