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as in argument
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 hypothesis
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 thesis
After a logistical snafu ends their initial meeting about Agnes’ thesis, Decker makes the casual suggestion that the makeup session be at his house near campus.
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
If there’s a material pullback without a major change to the thesis, however, that would be a different story.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 June 2025
For Kavanaugh-Jones, the strength of their first full year with Range reflected the one-plus-one-equals-four thesis that drove the acquisition.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 June 2025
Therein lies the central thesis of Song’s work: A person can be too good to be true and still not be right for you!
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 13 June 2025
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
If there’s a material pullback without a major change to the thesis, however, that would be a different story.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 June 2025
For Kavanaugh-Jones, the strength of their first full year with Range reflected the one-plus-one-equals-four thesis that drove the acquisition.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 June 2025
Therein lies the central thesis of Song’s work: A person can be too good to be true and still not be right for you!
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
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That request may become even more important to prosecutors if Routh is speaking and making arguments for himself at his trial.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Could this argument exempt them from the exit tax, sparing them significant financial consequences?—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Failing to test hypotheses via incremental launches and skipping milestone checks risks prioritizing activity over impact, wasting resources on features customers may not value or use rather than driving meaningful innovation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the search for extraterrestrial life, much like climate change, there is a detection and attribution phase, which requires the robust testing of hypotheses and also rigorous scrutiny.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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With the Rockies all but mathematically eliminated from postseason contention, the gears may begin to turn on a Márquez deal well before the trade deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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King Charles’ relationship with both of his sons has been a topic of contention as people speculate about the British Royal family.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2025
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Perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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On Tuesday afternoon, when a reporter attempted to ask Bondi about the foreign-intelligence theory and the video-clock issue, Trump cut in.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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In one exchange, Nicholson challenged residents' assertion that the report said the welcome center would be located near a residential neighborhood, drawing a swift reaction from the crowd, according to a recording of the meeting.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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In line with the Constitution's assertion that the transfer of power happens at exactly noon on Jan. 20, Trump will take the presidential oath during the swearing-in ceremony.—
Jordan Kellogg,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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