- past tense form of hypothesize.
- past participle of hypothesize.
hypothesized
Example Sentences
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Drawing on these findings, Dr. Snyder hypothesized that naturally occurring psychotic episodes were likely caused by high dopamine levels in the brain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
While pinning down the exact reason why these states buck the trend is difficult, Hoell hypothesized the region’s unique summer monsoon rains could alleviate the risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
He also hypothesized that Tesla could cut vehicle or FSD prices to make its EVs more affordable and attractive to consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
The genes were biologically "toxic" to humans, researchers hypothesized, and eventually purged out -- in essence, the children who inherited those traits might not have lived to pass them on.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
In his conclusion, Nathan hypothesized that the higher levels in Phoenix were due to the presence of hospitals and cell phone usage.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
