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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

STRONG

calculation knowledge measurement proof

WEAK

certainty

Example Sentences

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“The new indictment confirms that our motion to dismiss was a good one — it’s just new charges and new theories trotted out in the hope that something sticks,” Trusty said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Another study found the models—which the researchers dubbed debunkbots—helped participants rethink antisemitic conspiracy theories and see Jewish people more favorably.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Fundamentally most conspiracy theories are highly implausible and just don’t make sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, discuss theories on why the hell anyone would do this and whether it’s just weird or actually sinister.

From Slate • May 23, 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