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
These researchers theorize that black holes can also form at much more diminutive sizes that do not require the existence and death of massive stars or prior pairs of black holes.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
As of now, Swifties theorize that the singer’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard, will be the maid—actually matron—of honor.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
This impossibility invites us to reimagine and revive cultural production as a site to theorize the many experiences of Black motherhood.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Fans on Reddit and other social media sites theorize that Boy Throb may be propped up by someone established within the industry, like content creator Anthony Po or comedian Nathan Fielder.
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Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos Degruccio,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
As of now, Swifties theorize that the singer’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard, will be the maid—actually matron—of honor.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
This impossibility invites us to reimagine and revive cultural production as a site to theorize the many experiences of Black motherhood.
—
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Fans on Reddit and other social media sites theorize that Boy Throb may be propped up by someone established within the industry, like content creator Anthony Po or comedian Nathan Fielder.
—
Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos Degruccio,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The film’s maker went unknown for many decades, with some speculating it had been directed by Andy Warhol, but in 1999, Bidgood’s true identity was discovered—and the underground classic underwent an ongoing process of rediscovery.
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The middle diamond, speculated to weigh around 2 carats, is surrounded by over 20 colored diamonds and precious gemstones set in yellow gold.
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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