hypothesize

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But the way Stoppard incorporates mathematical concepts as rarefied as fractal geometry to explore concepts of order and chaos as the characters hypothesize on the patterns of time is Stoppardian through and through.

From Los Angeles Times

This led Mr. Hill and colleagues to hypothesize that, given the traumatic injury, the cat died only days after the break occurred.

From Washington Times

The researchers hypothesized that constant exposure to air could make the enamel brittle and prone to splintering.

From New York Times

Again, the authors hypothesized that people are distracted from the search for partners by “increasing use of computer games and social media.”

From Washington Post

Findings like these have led scientists to hypothesize that birds evolved bold colors to advertise strong immune systems to potential mates.

From New York Times