as in speculating
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 theorizing
Fans had been theorizing amid their silence that the hosts were instructed by their parent company not to discuss Kimmel’s suspension.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Rachel Gilmore, a Canadian journalist and podcaster, appeared at the very top of the list, merely for theorizing on the day Kirk was shot that this violence would result in more of the same.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Much of the conspiracy theorizing over Balaji’s death has to do with the refusal of his parents to accept the official findings and insistence that he was murdered.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
That’s the gulf between theorizing and building.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ever since Starz revealed in a trailer that Julia and Henry would be able to time travel like their daughter, Outlander fans have been theorizing about how Claire’s parents would inevitably intersect with Jamie’s parents.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The film has also been a magnet for conspiratorial chatter, with viewers and critics alike theorizing about the reasons for its box-office success.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Now, following Swift’s reclaiming of her masters in May 2025, many are drawing parallels between the two female trailblazers and theorizing that Track 2 might be a nod to their similarities.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Fans have been theorizing when the album will drop, will there will be any singles and will there be more surprises on the podcast?
—Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Rachel Gilmore, a Canadian journalist and podcaster, appeared at the very top of the list, merely for theorizing on the day Kirk was shot that this violence would result in more of the same.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Much of the conspiracy theorizing over Balaji’s death has to do with the refusal of his parents to accept the official findings and insistence that he was murdered.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
That’s the gulf between theorizing and building.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ever since Starz revealed in a trailer that Julia and Henry would be able to time travel like their daughter, Outlander fans have been theorizing about how Claire’s parents would inevitably intersect with Jamie’s parents.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The film has also been a magnet for conspiratorial chatter, with viewers and critics alike theorizing about the reasons for its box-office success.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Now, following Swift’s reclaiming of her masters in May 2025, many are drawing parallels between the two female trailblazers and theorizing that Track 2 might be a nod to their similarities.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Fans have been theorizing when the album will drop, will there will be any singles and will there be more surprises on the podcast?
—Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorizing
speculating
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The viral video has led to social media users speculating about the competition judge’s health and well-being, noting that his movements seemed awkward.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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While the position of Miami mayor is officially nonpartisan, party affiliation could become a major sticking point in November, with some political insiders speculating that González’s stiffest competition is Higgins, a Democrat.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Theorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorizing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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