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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 theorized
This was theorized via the iVision Circular concept, but is being realized with the new BMW iX3.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
When a fitness influencer, Blake Sanburg, theorized that the 37-year-old rapper had either received an etching or had taken steroids, Big Sean replied directly in the comments and denied the claims.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the late 1950s, Burrhus Frederic Skinner theorized that language acquisition is similar to other types of learning.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Extreme runners who spend lots of time in this state may experience physiologic changes that raise cancer risk, Cannon theorized.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Based on this example, bioarchaeologist and study co-author Andrea Cucina theorized that the latest finds may exemplify a far more specific, geographically focused trend—possibly signifiers of a transition into adulthood.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
Heated to an extreme level Chemists have long theorized that diboride compounds possess unusual properties, but studying these properties was impossible because the compounds could not be created.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Some have theorized that the slabs — which weigh between one and three tons — were carried by Ice Age glaciers.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Swifties have theorized about all of the above, but the overwhelming feeling in the fandom is pure excitement at what the Eras Tour headliner could possibly have in store next.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
James Morris, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
When a fitness influencer, Blake Sanburg, theorized that the 37-year-old rapper had either received an etching or had taken steroids, Big Sean replied directly in the comments and denied the claims.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the late 1950s, Burrhus Frederic Skinner theorized that language acquisition is similar to other types of learning.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Extreme runners who spend lots of time in this state may experience physiologic changes that raise cancer risk, Cannon theorized.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Based on this example, bioarchaeologist and study co-author Andrea Cucina theorized that the latest finds may exemplify a far more specific, geographically focused trend—possibly signifiers of a transition into adulthood.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
Heated to an extreme level Chemists have long theorized that diboride compounds possess unusual properties, but studying these properties was impossible because the compounds could not be created.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Some have theorized that the slabs — which weigh between one and three tons — were carried by Ice Age glaciers.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Swifties have theorized about all of the above, but the overwhelming feeling in the fandom is pure excitement at what the Eras Tour headliner could possibly have in store next.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorized
speculated
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Fans have speculated on X whether Beyoncé has something in the works for the special date.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The tight end is aiming for a big comeback at Super Bowl LX after losing this year, and after a bunch of easter eggs in her appearance in New Heights, Taylor is speculated to be the Super Bowl Halftime performer.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
2 Sep. 2025
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