1
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
That idea echoes McKinsey’s thesis that tokenized money, deposits, and securities could reshape capital markets, treasury operations, and even cross-border remittances.
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But the seductive power of sport, in this case, was absolutely central to the film’s thesis.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Over glitchy computer beats and a light wash of synths, Bowie outlined his late-period artistic thesis.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
In the two-year program, which launched in 2019, students conduct rigorous research that culminates in the creation of eight-look collections, thesis papers and presentations, videos, look books, brand business plans, and portfolios.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But the seductive power of sport, in this case, was absolutely central to the film’s thesis.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Over glitchy computer beats and a light wash of synths, Bowie outlined his late-period artistic thesis.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
In the two-year program, which launched in 2019, students conduct rigorous research that culminates in the creation of eight-look collections, thesis papers and presentations, videos, look books, brand business plans, and portfolios.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
Noun
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Even if a dissenting perspective isn’t correct or better, dissent brings different views to the fore so that they can be debated, and that improves and sharpens arguments, options and outcomes.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Be careful of triggering an argument.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her 20-year journey (and counting) to prove her hypothesis—and the exciting new discovery of a submerged ancient port several miles off the Mediterranean shore that was likely once part of that temple—are chronicled in Cleopatra's Final Secret, a new documentary film from National Geographic.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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One hypothesis is that the dinosaur needed stronger jaws to bite down on harder fruits or seeds, Bertozzo noted.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Obesity Market Pfizer is counting on Metsera’s pipeline of medicines to catapult it into contention with entrenched rivals, giving the company a stable of combinable therapies executives believe could change the standard of care for obesity in the years to come.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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Y’know, back when the Tigers had an American League Central lead somewhere between Jim Leyland (10) and Sparky Anderson (11) – 11½ games, to be precise (over the Kansas City Royals, finally eliminated from Central contention on Sunday).—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni shut down that theory with a clear response on Monday.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Davis is a registered nurse, earned a master’s degree in operational excellence and process improvement from Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business, and earned a doctorate in adult learning theory from the University of Pennsylvania.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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The report did not provide evidence to support the state’s assertion.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s assertion, a position doctors have disagreed with for years, drew immediate backlash from members of both the medical and autism advocacy communities.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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