Showing Results for "theories"

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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Bolter declined to divulge more about his conversation with the FBI, which has not been previously reported, but allegations from Bolter’s 2020 affidavit were central to some conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Over the years, I’ve tested many theories of what’s wrong with the U.S. media—groupthink, the emperor’s new clothes, availability bias.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Please do not send rumors, theories, or second-hand information.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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

I can find only two people who, after the publication of Waldseemüller’s map, sought to defend the old theory against its attackers: the new reality was incompatible with the old theories.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton