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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 theorizes
Walker theorizes that life may not have to be based on organic molecules, cells and DNA, for example.
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Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2026
As for the heavy element enrichment of stars that dwell far from the galactic center, the team theorizes highly explosive neutron star mergers like the one that launched GRB 230906A could not only forge such elements but could also disperse them to the very edge of galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Conger theorizes instead that Block way over-hired by more than doubling its workforce since 2019.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Stylist Liza Talbot theorizes that these outfit choices are intentional.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Based on the crest fossil’s inner vascular canals and exterior texture, the team theorizes that the cranial accessory was likely housed in keratin and brightly colored.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Dustin theorizes that Eleven created the wormhole by making psychic contact with the demogorgon back in Season 1, which did open the gate, or rift, that led to a lot of the creatures coming into Hawkins.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Potawatomi philosopher Kyle Whyte theorizes settler colonialism as a form of environmental injustice.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Martínez, however, theorizes that Cleopatra may have devised a secret alternative plan for her burial with Antony so that the Romans would not find their bodies.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2026
As for the heavy element enrichment of stars that dwell far from the galactic center, the team theorizes highly explosive neutron star mergers like the one that launched GRB 230906A could not only forge such elements but could also disperse them to the very edge of galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Conger theorizes instead that Block way over-hired by more than doubling its workforce since 2019.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Stylist Liza Talbot theorizes that these outfit choices are intentional.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Based on the crest fossil’s inner vascular canals and exterior texture, the team theorizes that the cranial accessory was likely housed in keratin and brightly colored.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Dustin theorizes that Eleven created the wormhole by making psychic contact with the demogorgon back in Season 1, which did open the gate, or rift, that led to a lot of the creatures coming into Hawkins.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Potawatomi philosopher Kyle Whyte theorizes settler colonialism as a form of environmental injustice.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Martínez, however, theorizes that Cleopatra may have devised a secret alternative plan for her burial with Antony so that the Romans would not find their bodies.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorizes
speculates
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The real estate platform speculates that January’s weaker figures were likely due to the severe winter weather, and the company is predicting an upswing as temperatures rise.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps, Mero speculates, someone will change the lock combination, knocking her out of her own creation.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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