Synonyms of theories

theories

noun

plural of theory

as in hypotheses

an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation

set out to prove her theory that people can't really taste any difference between colas, so they buy according to the product's image

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hypotheses
• premises
• assumptions
• propositions
• guesses
• theses
• suggestions
• notions
• theorems
• proposals
• feelings
• suppositions
• inferences
• impressions
• speculations
• conjectures
• presumptions
• presuppositions
• generalizations
• suspicions
• concepts
• hunches
• premisses
• conceptions
• guesswork
• constructs
• abstractions
• surmises
• concessions
• inklings
• proffers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• assurances
• certainties
• knowledges

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of theories

Some people go at length to come up with wild theories, so Clémentine is more on that side. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024

At one point, Sydney throws out several theories based on photos she’s found in the home, but no definitive answer is given. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024

The study’s predictions were generated using first-principles electronic structure theories and quantum mechanical theories to model energy transfer and storage within the system. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024

Carbone's theories have been proven right (and wrong) in the past. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2024

Initially, theories arose that the slayings were the work of the mafia. —Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024