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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

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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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Roosevelt employed Mahan’s theories as assistant secretary of the Navy during the Spanish-American War in 1898, when the U.S. seized Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and more.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Monroe’s library contained books about gardening, pets, cooking, self-improvement, politics, religion and theories of acting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

While there’s plenty of room for disagreement over immigration policy, conspiracy theories make it much harder to find common ground or craft political compromises.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Analysts have a few theories, one of which simply relates to recent stock momentum ahead of earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Still, one would have expected there to be a range of alternative theories proposed to account for the new evidence.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton