theories

NOUN

hypothesis, belief

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

disbelief fact information reality truth

STRONG

calculation knowledge measurement proof

WEAK

certainty

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theories

Any unexpected differences between the simulated cosmos and the real one could provide valuable clues, potentially revealing where current theories need to be refined or reconsidered.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

Four days later, the case still dominates headlines in India, with each new revelation spawning fresh theories, competing claims and a growing list of alleged conspiracies.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Now, as fresh allegations and theories emerge almost daily, a question that once seemed to belong to Mumbai's past has returned: is the underworld trying to control Bollywood again?

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

In the second season, he tested his theories on the aviation industry, arguing that his methods could stop plane crashes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

We live in a conspiratorial age, and the conspiracy theories about the Mona Lisa theft reflect our own time.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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