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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
The authors hypothesized that the risk difference has more to do with menopause than age.6
Another study looked at women with endometrial cancer whose ovaries were removed as part of their treatment, accelerating their menopause.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
For those in urban environments, hearing profiles shifted to higher frequencies, which could be due to the constant low hum of traffic and city noises in urban environments, scientists hypothesized.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Past analyses of cave paintings and animal remains found at archaeological sites across the Sahara have suggested its inhabitants were pastoralists who herded sheep, goats or cattle, prompting some researchers to hypothesize the herders spread from the Near East where farming originated.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
But McKay hypothesized that this connection was far stronger than anyone had imagined.
—Leila Sloman, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
For those in urban environments, hearing profiles shifted to higher frequencies, which could be due to the constant low hum of traffic and city noises in urban environments, scientists hypothesized.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Past analyses of cave paintings and animal remains found at archaeological sites across the Sahara have suggested its inhabitants were pastoralists who herded sheep, goats or cattle, prompting some researchers to hypothesize the herders spread from the Near East where farming originated.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
But McKay hypothesized that this connection was far stronger than anyone had imagined.
—Leila Sloman, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Plane Safety in Spotlight Again Authorities with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the crash investigation could take more than a year to complete.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Many professionals enter the tech space assuming their success in structured environments will seamlessly translate into building and scaling a startup, guaranteed.—
Lola Eniolorunda,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Elliott was first reported to have assumed a position in the oil and gas company back in February, driving a share rally amid expectations that its involvement could pressure BP to shift gears from its green strategy and back toward its core oil and gas businesses.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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While the prosecution has the burden to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendant has the right to be presumed innocent and have their day in court.—
Jordan Wright,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Israel proposed half the number of hostages presumed alive to be released within 1 week As part of the new 45-day ceasefire proposal offered by Israel, Hamas would release 10 living hostages, which is about half the number of hostages presumed alive, according to the Egyptian officials.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2025
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Musk has never denied his hard-charging style and believes that his work building electric cars and rockets is crucial for the health of the planet and the continuation of the human species, and that his DOGE work responds to threats of U.S. bankruptcy.—
Jonathan Landay,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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And if White Houses have believed this too, that the people that are being covered do not choose who covers them.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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Officially launched at the end of the year, the collection brings Louboutin’s signature design codes to life in eyewear form—think bold architectural lines, sensual curves, and unmistakable touches of red.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Miami Hurricanes football coach Mario Cristobal made clear to anyone who was thinking of trying to pull off a name, image and likeness (NIL) hold out that it would not be tolerated.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Hypothesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesize. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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