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to think of or suggest ideas about what is possibly true or real; to form or suggest a theory about something
Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.
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Recent Examples of theorized
Scientists have long theorized about how once-molten lava cooled and formed the massive columns that make up the geologic wonder.
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Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Phenomenology is the study not of how the world might be perceived in the abstract—think of how René Descartes theorized an absolute gap between the mind and the body—but of our actual experience of the world.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Now, two studies have finally identified the genetic key to this mystery, solving a puzzle first theorized in 1912.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Fans have always theorized that Lucius was Maximus’ illegitimate son, but the brain trust didn’t finalize that choice until much later.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
Taylor Swift fans have theorized that the pop superstar is hinting at another upcoming project on the back cover of her The Official Eras Tour Book.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Police also theorized an intruder broke into the family home and committed the killing.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Who said what Cosmologists since 1998 have theorized that a mysterious invisible force dubbed dark energy was pushing the universe apart at an ever-faster rate.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Griffin posted a video that day, defended the president and criticized those who theorized the attempt was staged.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Phenomenology is the study not of how the world might be perceived in the abstract—think of how René Descartes theorized an absolute gap between the mind and the body—but of our actual experience of the world.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Now, two studies have finally identified the genetic key to this mystery, solving a puzzle first theorized in 1912.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Fans have always theorized that Lucius was Maximus’ illegitimate son, but the brain trust didn’t finalize that choice until much later.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
Taylor Swift fans have theorized that the pop superstar is hinting at another upcoming project on the back cover of her The Official Eras Tour Book.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Police also theorized an intruder broke into the family home and committed the killing.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Who said what Cosmologists since 1998 have theorized that a mysterious invisible force dubbed dark energy was pushing the universe apart at an ever-faster rate.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Griffin posted a video that day, defended the president and criticized those who theorized the attempt was staged.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Theorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorized. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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