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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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There he began developing the theories that would direct his life and work—the idea, for instance, that a “talented tenth” would lead black America to liberation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But that has not stopped conspiracy theories and disinformation about vaccines and hantavirus spreading widely online -- another echo of the Covid era.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

After a period of tension due to Alex challenging Melanie's theories, she did not allow him to live in her caravan and he was forced to spend six months sleeping in a tent.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The comment sections became a maze of people trying to be helpful by identifying the subject of the post, while other folks offered their theories as to why Dylan was posting this particular content.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Putnam’s argument was demolished by Larry Laudan, who objected to the claim that successful scientific theories were likely to be true, and he was quite right to do so.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton