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as in arguments
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
put forth the thesis that the electronic media's coverage of politics trivializes the workings of our democracy
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as in hypotheses
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
it is not clear how the arguments you make actually support your thesis
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Recent Examples of theses
The discipline has built a vast array of empirical theses deep inside this single ideology—liberalism—and, in doing so, has naturalized it.
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Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Kirk has two main theses in his book, and expresses each in a very different tone.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Sanger calls his approach the Nine Theses on Wikipedia, named after Martin Luther's 95 theses, the unveiling of which kicked off the Protestant Reformation in 1517.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
As artificial intelligence disrupts software and traditional tech cycles, many VCs are being forced to rethink their investment theses.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
At the end of the semester, there’s a special evening event where all the seniors read from their theses, and this is my absolute favorite moment of the semester.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2025
Liu emphasizes that the work provides students with opportunities to explore bold ideas, gain hands-on experience, and produce complete theses that prepare them for future scientific careers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
These trends can create long-duration investment theses with asymmetric upside, especially as nations prioritize mineral independence and secure supply chains.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Kirk has two main theses in his book, and expresses each in a very different tone.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Sanger calls his approach the Nine Theses on Wikipedia, named after Martin Luther's 95 theses, the unveiling of which kicked off the Protestant Reformation in 1517.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
As artificial intelligence disrupts software and traditional tech cycles, many VCs are being forced to rethink their investment theses.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
At the end of the semester, there’s a special evening event where all the seniors read from their theses, and this is my absolute favorite moment of the semester.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2025
Liu emphasizes that the work provides students with opportunities to explore bold ideas, gain hands-on experience, and produce complete theses that prepare them for future scientific careers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
These trends can create long-duration investment theses with asymmetric upside, especially as nations prioritize mineral independence and secure supply chains.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theses
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The Powell trial could serve as a literal test case to see how a jury reacts to testimony about allegations that date back some 50 years and arguments about what level of scrutiny Riverside should have given Lorch and the basketball program.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Why did so many people in states with Democrat-majority governments want to keep the COVID emergency going, want it so badly that all rational arguments offered in support of reopening were ignored or answered with obscenity-laden accusations of grandma-killing?—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When anyone with a creative spark can orchestrate a cloud of AI agents to build prototypes, analyze markets, and test hypotheses, the cost of trying something new plummets.—
Erik Brynjolfsson,
Time,
2 Jan. 2026
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Engineers use agents to test hypotheses.—
Norbert Jung,
Fortune,
17 Dec. 2025
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However, the reality is that peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US and Europe are clearly stalled, if at worse dead with many contentions from both sides surrounding security concerns and, importantly, trade sanctions.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But now, in the planet’s capital city of Apperax, a murder is committed with no suspects, forensics or theories.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Scharf repeated his past assertions that the planning commission doesn't usually have jurisdiction over site work and demolition on any project, including those at the White House.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite the assertions, Maduro maintained his firm grip on power.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two fire exits from the premises were sufficient for 100 customers in the upper part of the bar and another 100 in the basement section, Féraud said.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Theses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theses. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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