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
Many years ago, one of my graduate students investigated the impact of frequency on aerobic fitness as part of his master’s degree thesis.
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Before long, Ellen remembers Liz was a former student who wrote a thesis filled with anti-democratic ideas.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
To do so is to put yourself in Hicks’s shoes in the 1950s, when the now-nonagenarian was exploring the textile traditions of the Andes for her undergraduate thesis at Yale.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s the thesis of Returning to Myself, Carlile’s eighth solo album.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Before long, Ellen remembers Liz was a former student who wrote a thesis filled with anti-democratic ideas.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
To do so is to put yourself in Hicks’s shoes in the 1950s, when the now-nonagenarian was exploring the textile traditions of the Andes for her undergraduate thesis at Yale.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s the thesis of Returning to Myself, Carlile’s eighth solo album.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
Noun
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Barr’s unconventional campaign, meant to make an argument against gerrymandering producing deeply partisan districts, made national headlines.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officials said an argument between the men escalated to a fight.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Additional tests of the hypothesis are likely to follow.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is known as the photoprotection hypothesis.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Once upon a time, Morant was an unfathomably exciting and productive young player, capable of leading the Grizzlies to contention.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Houston came into the game with a 3-4 record and were vying to stay in contention for the playoffs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The special explores theories about why the thieves targeted specific displays, who orchestrated this brazen operation and which fatal flaws in their plan ultimately led to their capture.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The showgirl theory also holds in that fashion diapers seem to have taken off almost only among celebrities.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In August, The Guardian said the Israeli Defense Forces' Unit 8200 had built a system in Microsoft's Azure cloud for tracking Palestinians' phone calls as part of the country's invasion of Gaza, leading Microsoft to investigate the newspaper's assertions.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The pitch helped the Democratic nominee withstand Earle-Sears’ attacks on cultural issues, notably the Republican’s assertion that Spanberger is an extremist on transgender rights.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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