hypothesize
verb
hy·poth·e·size
hī-ˈpä-thə-ˌsīz 
hypothesized; hypothesizing
: to make a hypothesis
: to adopt as a hypothesis
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Psychologists hypothesized that his odd behavior was caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
if we hypothesize that current population trends continue for the next 50 years
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The latter scene is presented as a theory of journalist Dominick Dunne, played by Nathan Lane, who hypothesizes the brothers might have killed their parents to cover up their relationship.
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Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
As a trade-off, the study authors hypothesize that resident birds have a reproductive advantage, claiming the best territory before the migrants can get back.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 26 Sep. 2024
It's hypothesized that muscles may be able to absorb more creatine during and after exercise.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Sep. 2024
The overall color pattern would have helped the dinosaur blend into the undergrowth, paleontologists hypothesize, while the banded tail could have been a striking visual signal.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
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Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
As a trade-off, the study authors hypothesize that resident birds have a reproductive advantage, claiming the best territory before the migrants can get back.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 26 Sep. 2024
It's hypothesized that muscles may be able to absorb more creatine during and after exercise.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Sep. 2024
The overall color pattern would have helped the dinosaur blend into the undergrowth, paleontologists hypothesize, while the banded tail could have been a striking visual signal.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
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hypothesize
verb
hy·poth·e·size
hī-ˈpäth-ə-ˌsīz
hypothesized; hypothesizing
1
: to make a hypothesis
2
: to adopt as a hypothesis
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