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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
His thesis was that anti-money laundering and know-your-customer compliance operations would be one of the breakout use cases for applying AI to financial services.
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The company began to test the thesis in Paris, where sprinter Noah Lyles emerged as a case study.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
But what struck me in Davos this month was how AI's capital intensity has turned this from utility talking points into a genuine investment thesis with animal spirits behind it.
—Justin Worland, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Now the key question is - if Embraer’s bullish thesis is still intact after the stock’s spectacular runup and my answer would be Yes.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The company began to test the thesis in Paris, where sprinter Noah Lyles emerged as a case study.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
But what struck me in Davos this month was how AI's capital intensity has turned this from utility talking points into a genuine investment thesis with animal spirits behind it.
—Justin Worland, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Now the key question is - if Embraer’s bullish thesis is still intact after the stock’s spectacular runup and my answer would be Yes.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
Noun
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Robert Herman, Paul Radvany and Walt De Treaux issued their decision Saturday, a day after hearing arguments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The two erupt in argument, in misunderstanding, with John confessing his anger at his lot.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Every experiment started with a hypothesis, a clear definition of success, and a plan to measure outcomes quickly.—
Julio Martínez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Boyle’s hypothesis also predicts that dark matter could be explained by a particular kind of neutrino.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Olympics soon will be without Sweden’s defending champion men’s team, which was officially eliminated from semifinal contention on Tuesday after a sixth loss in seven matches in round-robin play.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The petition alleges nine separate grounds -- including juror misconduct and government suppression of evidence -- for Ghislaine Maxwell's contention that constitutional violations undermined the integrity of her 2021 trial.—
James Longman,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Manuel’s approach to narrative structure draws on literary and philosophical theory.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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And some have theorized that being a carrier for cystic fibrosis can defend against severe cholera, although the evidence for this theory is more scant.—
Roxanne Khamsi,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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The comments followed controversy over Stephen Colbert's assertions that CBS decided not to air its interview with Talarico because of the rule.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her assertion comes after Trump granted a pardon for her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 and sentenced to 19 years in prison.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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