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

Many theories about the origins of violence treat aggression as one broad behavioral characteristic.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

Dabblers in this and related theories would profit by reading “Baseball’s Lessons for Law and Life.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The discrepancy did not affect the final result, but it did pour fuel on the fire of the conspiracy theories.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Economists have lots of theories, but a commonly cited ailment is “uncertainty.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

As they walked across the school yard, Frank and Joe heard all different kinds of theories.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon