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

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disbelief fact information reality truth

STRONG

calculation knowledge measurement proof

WEAK

certainty

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theories

There are various theories why: More people from England have come to live in Scotland; Bucknall is from Yorkshire and made the move north years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

The findings, published in Physical Review Research, also point to a possible new way to test these unconventional theories against standard quantum mechanics.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

Researchers who study these systems have their own theories about what tips the score.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

The discourse around the Clancy trial was prominent on social media, with many users being hard-pressed to find a platform where the case was not being mentioned, if not being subject to myriad conspiracy theories.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

She did her best to keep pace mentally when Kat tried to explain complex theories on patterns and codes using a Scrabble game.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti