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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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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While some speculated Cena's retirement might happen at WrestleMania 41, his Sunday night win to reclaim WWE’s top championship seemingly ensures the Fast & Furious star will stick around pro wrestling for at least a while longer.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Owens was pulled from WrestleMania 41 due to a real-life injury, and with his replacement being kept a surprise all the way up to the show of shows, some are speculating this could be a high-profile return like Rusev, who recently signed with WWE.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorize. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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