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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

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calculation knowledge measurement proof

WEAK

certainty

Example Sentences

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While there’s plenty of room for disagreement over immigration policy, conspiracy theories make it much harder to find common ground or craft political compromises.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Pratt’s theories about homelessness strain credulity on the merits.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Relatives of others embroiled in the conspiracy theories said the rumours were "disgusting" and compounded families' grief.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

From around the middle of the seventeenth century there is a flood of adjectives that appear in English for scientific experiments, theories or discoveries, all based on the names of scientists.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton