as in theoretic
existing only as an assumption or speculation
we talked about what we would do in various hypothetical emergencies
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as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
believes that predictions of the extinction of certain species as the result of global warming are based upon too many hypotheticals
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Recent Examples of hypothetical
Kirby Wilson, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
But even with a hypothetical Reddit tool, moderators would still have their work cut out for them.
—Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025
In essence, the memo contended that the plaintiffs' request to block the new enforcement policy is based on speculation of hypothetical future harm — and thus is insufficient grounds for issuing an injunction.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
Using these insights, the group of industry actors developed some hypothetical concepts to tackle the systemic barriers knee-capping circularity.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
On his Truth Social platform, Trump posted a screen grab of a survey showing U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds far ahead of three other Republican opponents in a hypothetical primary.
—Kirby Wilson, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
But even with a hypothetical Reddit tool, moderators would still have their work cut out for them.
—Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025
In essence, the memo contended that the plaintiffs' request to block the new enforcement policy is based on speculation of hypothetical future harm — and thus is insufficient grounds for issuing an injunction.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
Using these insights, the group of industry actors developed some hypothetical concepts to tackle the systemic barriers knee-capping circularity.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothetical
Noun
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People will chew on the Broadway first of an Othello directed and lead-produced by black men—Leon and Brian Anthony Moreland, respectively—and cut their assumptions about that to fit their pre-existing views.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The idea of receiving free money taps into our natural aversion to missing out and the default assumption that any message appearing to be from the government is legitimate.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Expect Market Volatility The crypto market is currently in a hyper-sensitive state, with traders reacting sharply to any news—whether factual or speculative.—
Alice Liu,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Cramer named a few popular speculative names that saw losses on Thursday, including Palantir, Carvana and Applovin.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And one of my favorite things is looking at other people’s fan theories online.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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There are two main pieces of evidence in the theory running rampant in the comments.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This transition from theoretical to practical confrontation is all but debilitating, as the grieving father reaches the limits of his empathy.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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These regulations and safety measures are not just theoretical.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The results confirmed the team's working hypothesis.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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Several meta-analysis studies have tested this hypothesis and found that no link exists between vaccines and chronic disease.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Hypothetical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothetical. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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