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theories

NOUN

hypothesis, belief

Synonyms

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approach argument assumption code concept doctrine idea ideology method philosophy plan position premise proposal provision rationale scheme speculation suspicion system thesis understanding

STRONG

base basis codification conditions conjecture dogma feeling foundation grounds guess guesswork hunch impression outlook postulate presentiment presumption shot stab supposal supposition surmise theorem

WEAK

formularization suppose systemization

Antonyms

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disbelief fact information reality truth

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calculation knowledge measurement proof

WEAK

certainty

Example Sentences

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By comparing observations with computer simulations, scientists can test whether current theories of galaxy formation hold up.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Setting aside the fact that many Americans just really liked Reagan, there are many theories about his win amid high unemployment and inflation, all of which probably have some merit.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Specifically, the brief seeks to knock down one of the legal theories made by the insurers to have the case thrown out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The behavior in the cases above is plausibly illegal under several existing frameworks, but no case has tested those theories against off-platform manipulation of prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Theories, it is said, explain phenomena, not data, and it is always possible to open up a gap between data and phenomena as well as between phenomena and theories.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton