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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
Read more about that here and check out theses photos of the behemoth that carries rockets around the space center.
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Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The discipline has built a vast array of empirical theses deep inside this single ideology—liberalism—and, in doing so, has naturalized it.
—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
Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The discipline has built a vast array of empirical theses deep inside this single ideology—liberalism—and, in doing so, has naturalized it.
—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
Noun
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During oral arguments, several conservative justices questioned the legal foundation and practical enforcement of the policy, which aims to deny citizenship to some children born in the United States to undocumented or temporary immigrant parents.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In February, Tobolowsky heard an hour of arguments before denying the motions to dismiss that were filed by two Gateway elders, according to the Texas Lawbook.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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His method of intellectual humility is to admit ignorance, test variables and revise working hypotheses based on new data, staying open to suggestions from others the whole time.—
Deana L. Weibel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An administration official would make a claim about what happened, and later evidence would find these contentions to be misleading.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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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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Some of her theories apparently came to her in vivid dreams.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Witch Farm is inspired by the real events, theories, and witness accounts, but the BBC series will create or change some elements of the story for dramatic purposes.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other leadership, like Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, remains the same, contrary to Trump’s assertions.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The company disputes the cancer-causing assertions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday morning, Paris police officers spotted two suspects carrying a shopping bag near the premises of the Bank of America in the 8th arrondissement of the French capital.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Theses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theses. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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