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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

STRONG

calculation knowledge measurement proof

WEAK

certainty

Example Sentences

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“The new indictment confirms that our motion to dismiss was a good one — it’s just new charges and new theories trotted out in the hope that something sticks,” Trusty said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

There are a wide range of potential new theories that can explain our findings.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Researchers found that when large language models, like ChatGPT or Claude, are instructed to debunk conspiracy theories, they often successfully change people’s minds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

WSJ: So it doesn’t matter if humans who want to debunk conspiracy theories are condescending?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Popper distinguished between the world of physical objects, the world of mental processes and the third world, the world of ‘problems, conjectures, theories, arguments, journals and books’.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton