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to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
if we hypothesize that current population trends continue for the next 50 years
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Recent Examples of hypothesize
Yang’s team hypothesizes that shock processes give rise to the filaments, because those forces release silicon monoxide (SiO), which is a useful molecule for detecting shock waves.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
An unusual chemical alchemy may have been responsible for the unique way Sue was fossilized, the researchers hypothesized.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
In 1957, Roger Revelle, the founder of UCSD, hypothesized that fossil fuels would lead to environmental changes.
—Ainsley Bock, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Instead, the team hypothesized a stellar explosion may have been a potential factor in the Late Devonian extinction event 372 million years ago and one at the end of the Late Ordovician 445 million years ago.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
An unusual chemical alchemy may have been responsible for the unique way Sue was fossilized, the researchers hypothesized.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
In 1957, Roger Revelle, the founder of UCSD, hypothesized that fossil fuels would lead to environmental changes.
—Ainsley Bock, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Instead, the team hypothesized a stellar explosion may have been a potential factor in the Late Devonian extinction event 372 million years ago and one at the end of the Late Ordovician 445 million years ago.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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And there’s usually some wiggle room, a premium being paid to reap future opportunities or a discount to assume some risk.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile, in a tentative ruling issued on Thursday, denied CBS’ bid for a court order that would’ve temporarily blocked Sony’s efforts from assuming distribution.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This presumes, however, that the person making the transfers does not have personal guarantees outstanding or significant creditor problems at the time.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rodriguez’s lawyer, Michael Hawkins, said the case is still in the early stages and reminded the public that Rodriguez is presumed innocent.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In China, markets fluctuated as investors responded to the White House clarifying that the level of tariffs on Chinese goods is now 145% -- not 125% as previously believed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jones believes the debate will only end when lawmakers take action.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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A couple years ago, fans even thought that Swift might make a cameo onthe medical drama, which is still on the air after 20 years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Staying silent for a few seconds can make people think of you as smart.—
Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Hypothesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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