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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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“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

This means one can draw up a useful list of indicators of consciousness without having to agree on which of the current cognitive theories of consciousness is correct.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Analysts have a few theories, one of which simply relates to recent stock momentum ahead of earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

They sailed in ships, walked on pontoon bridges, and stepped across frozen puddles without ever experiencing anything that seemed to oblige them to rethink their theories.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton