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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
Emily, a libertarian from Colorado who has been involved with the ACC for several years, theorized that the divide among the members’ priorities is regional.
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Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In the 1950s, Hugh Everett theorized that all objects in the universe could exist in continuous superposition.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
The possibility of using technology to expand mental health access in rural communities has been theorized and explored for decades.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
Huntington theorized that waves of democratization would make the world democratic gradually.
—Debidatta A. Mahapatra, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The idea was proposed in 1948 by Princeton chemist Walter Kauzmann, who theorized that cooling glass far enough could eventually produce a perfectly stable amorphous structure where molecules are packed as tightly as possible.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
The prosecutors considered bringing terrorism charges after Hall theorized that Friedmann had wanted to stage a violent jailbreak to make a political statement.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Some have theorized the rising ages of victims are a symptom of people letting their guard down about avalanche risks after spending years in the backcountry.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Allen also theorized that consumer spending may in some way be buoyed by AI capex.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In the 1950s, Hugh Everett theorized that all objects in the universe could exist in continuous superposition.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
The possibility of using technology to expand mental health access in rural communities has been theorized and explored for decades.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
Huntington theorized that waves of democratization would make the world democratic gradually.
—Debidatta A. Mahapatra, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The idea was proposed in 1948 by Princeton chemist Walter Kauzmann, who theorized that cooling glass far enough could eventually produce a perfectly stable amorphous structure where molecules are packed as tightly as possible.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
The prosecutors considered bringing terrorism charges after Hall theorized that Friedmann had wanted to stage a violent jailbreak to make a political statement.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Some have theorized the rising ages of victims are a symptom of people letting their guard down about avalanche risks after spending years in the backcountry.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Allen also theorized that consumer spending may in some way be buoyed by AI capex.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorized
speculated
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Meanwhile, an article in the Jerusalem Post speculated, without evidence, that Qatar might have paid Chalker to train Hamas fighters.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, Springsteen launched a massive tour with the E Street Band that some speculated would be his final full-band outing.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Theorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorized. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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