hypothesizing

verb

Definition of hypothesizingnext
present participle of hypothesize
as in saying
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 Synonyms for hypothesizing
  1. assuming
  2. believing
  3. thinking
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  • As such, even assuming that some more tariffs are put on, the potential impact on China's economy overall is likely to be limited.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Parents and guardians can receive a $2,000-per-child tax credit, assuming the child being claimed was under the age of 17 in 2024.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of assuming
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  • This still looks like a significant rebuild, but one more proof of concept against a division rival would go a long way to believing some of these young players could be the answer.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Ronald Reagan’s cowboy movies had everybody believing real people act like that.
    Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of believing
Verb
  • While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.
    James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For many forward-thinking leaders, coaching can be useful for integrating technical and social skills - so that Gen Z can deliver the future of work.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of thinking
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