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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
The approach was first developed by Romero-Calvo as part of his doctoral thesis, and then proven feasible through a grant from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Our son works full time and is finishing up his master’s thesis.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In a separate interview, Bryson agreed the findings do support a quarter-life-crisis thesis in the sense that big issues are facing young people.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
Could Maggie’s accusation be revenge for Hank’s revelations about her thesis?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Our son works full time and is finishing up his master’s thesis.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In a separate interview, Bryson agreed the findings do support a quarter-life-crisis thesis in the sense that big issues are facing young people.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
Could Maggie’s accusation be revenge for Hank’s revelations about her thesis?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
Noun
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Fired from elite law firm Tinley Britt after an argument with his boss (John Slattery), Rudy barely pauses for breath before launching into righteous combat.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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In his June ruling, Judge Alsup agreed with Anthropic's argument, stating the company's use of books by the plaintiffs to train their AI model was acceptable.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This finding validates their hypothesis that the magnetism seen in the cosmic web, even in sparsely populated regions, is a direct legacy of events from the very early universe.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Never switch platforms without first validating them through a POC that includes hypothesis testing.—
Samuel Darwin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nigeria’s captain also pushed back against the idea that the Super Eagles had ever been out of contention in their qualifying campaign, even when outside narratives counted them out.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Six shots behind the leader with just 12 holes remaining, the Northern Irishman managed to stay in contention and even close the gap.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But experts have a few theories about how these dietary habits might influence osteoporosis risk.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Addressing the administration’s assertion that one of the gang’s main aims was to sow social chaos in the United States through drug trafficking, the opinion said that while devastating, the practice did not amount to invasion or incursion under the 1798 statute.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Israeli officials acknowledge there is hunger in parts of Gaza but reject assertions of famine or starvation.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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