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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
That idea stemmed from thinkers like Aristotle, who hypothesized that the heart dictated the body’s physiological and emotional systems.
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Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
And the economists hypothesized that medical professionals would be more likely to diagnose them with ADHD because younger kids are more likely than their peers to display symptoms of hyperactivity or inattentiveness.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Martin was inspired to commit the crime after an associate hypothesized the slippers must be decorated with real jewels to justify their $1 million insurance value, according to the AP.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
Giles hypothesizes there might be a greater purpose to this behavior, per New Scientist.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
And the economists hypothesized that medical professionals would be more likely to diagnose them with ADHD because younger kids are more likely than their peers to display symptoms of hyperactivity or inattentiveness.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Martin was inspired to commit the crime after an associate hypothesized the slippers must be decorated with real jewels to justify their $1 million insurance value, according to the AP.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
Giles hypothesizes there might be a greater purpose to this behavior, per New Scientist.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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On a monthly basis, PPI dipped by 0.1% compared to a 0.1% increase in November, as infrastructure and real estate projects were temporarily suspended during the off-season, the National Bureau of Statistics said, hurting demand for steel.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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When Trump assumed office in 2017, just over 542,000 cases were pending.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Since assuming office in 2014, Modi has redefined governance in India by leveraging technology to drive inclusivity and efficiency.Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Lord Howe Island wood-feeding cockroach, presumed extinct for over 80 years, was found alive in 2022.Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 100 hostages are believed to remain in captivity in Gaza, with some of those people presumed to be dead.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a Russian oil tanker believed to have crossed over the area at the time of the disruption.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers were long believed to be a top choice for the Southern California native, but they were not engaged in Arenado talks this winter.Katie Woo, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Many economists think this predicament is best addressed via a weaker yuan.William Pesek, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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It is thought to be funded by companies across several countries, including the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Hypothesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesize. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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