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verb

Definition of hunchesnext
present tense third-person singular of hunch
as in crouches
to lie low with the limbs close to the body he hunched next to a bush to avoid being seen

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noun

plural of hunch
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as in theories

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as in humps

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as in notions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunches
  1. theories
  2. notions
  3. tumors
  4. ideas
  5. hypotheses
  6. inspirations
  7. assertions
  8. assumptions
Noun
  • As with most conspiracies on the internet, the truth is often far less interesting than the most outlandish theories.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • All or any of those theories could explain the decision to step back from the documentary footage, however, Harry's absence from Polo first leaked via the Daily Mail back in September in an article that suggested Netflix was not happy with the approach and wanted more bang for its buck.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of theories
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  • These notions were brought together in ads seen by customers in a linear fashion via television, magazines or billboards.
    Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Great leaders acknowledge that these terms reshape corporate culture and challenge traditional productivity and employee engagement notions.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • In addition to head trauma, high blood pressure, tobacco and alcohol use, other causes of brain bleeds include aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, blood thinners, brain tumors, bleeding disorders and the use of drugs such as cocaine.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Recent scans have shown the tumors are shrinking.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of tumors
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  • Deep learning and artificial intelligence continue to push our ideas of what’s possible, and expand the capabilities of digital systems housed on electronic hardware.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Consuming ideas alone doesn’t produce growth.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • His approach involves forming hypotheses, traveling to meet world leaders and rigorously testing the ideas.
    Peter High, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Though the researchers couldn’t answer exactly why alcohol consumption was so high among the US adults surveyed, Lee has a few hypotheses.
    Sam Tupper, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of hypotheses
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  • With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultra-feminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise edge.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Watch on Deadline Below, Graves talks to Deadline about his inspirations, working with young actors and raising awareness about the plights of child labor.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspirations
Noun
  • The association provided little substantiating detail when asked about those assertions.
    Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Some scientists have dismissed some of Kennedy’s assertions as absurd and not based in science.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of assertions
Noun
  • Imagine a world where product decisions are no longer based on assumptions or guesswork.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Thanks to Mike Roberts of UME Projects for his knowledge of assumptions of government loans.
    Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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