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theorize

[thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz] / ˈθi əˌraɪz, ˈθɪər aɪz /


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Your son’s job is not to theorize about their reasons and whether the insurer is legitimate or not, but to present enough evidence to be made whole.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Some theorize that women more effectively cultivated their alone time during the pandemic, choosing to develop new skills or prioritize self-care.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2026

Reappropriation works, the researchers theorize, because it signals confidence and humor on the part of the brand, especially when the insult seems mild or unjustified.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

She can imagine, she can theorize, she can try to do justice.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 8, 2025

Scientists theorize that the first “eyes” were nothing more than a pigmented, light-sensitive spot on the skin of some ancient creature.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

This “digital lock-in” forced more screen time and distraction into the classroom, he theorizes.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

Trump may be trying to ease the process by picking a candidate most of Wall Street can get behind, theorizes Jake Schurmeier, portfolio manager at Harbor Capital Advisors.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

It’s traveling via word of mouth, theorizes Smith, because people today are increasingly searching for “connection and meaning.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2025

Berlant theorizes that women’s feelings are simultaneously expressed and constrained by sentimentality.

From Salon Nov. 29, 2024

That's what he does all day long: He theorizes.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

Since at least the 1960s, economists have theorized that most people should annuitize a portion of their wealth by handing it to an insurance company in exchange for a lifelong monthly payment.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

Ohtani theorized over the weekend that problems with his pitching mechanics may have aggravated his knee.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Please forgive this exercise in premise-granting, but this is where the theorized plot against Pratt goes from incoherent to illogical.

From Slate Jun. 9, 2026

The announcement comes days after a report by Citrini Research theorized that human intelligence would no longer be an in-demand commodity in the age of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

Detective Geyer theorized that Holmes must have sensed an excess of neighborly scrutiny and changed his plans.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

"We don't spend a lot of time talking about AGI," Pineau said, dismissing the theorizing as a distraction.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

The February disappearance of a 68-year-old retired Air Force general, William “Neil” McCasland, kicked the theorizing into high gear, particularly once a local FBI field office joined the search early last month.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

Spincic also attributes the growth to our cultural climate, theorizing people need community and tension-free places to rally around.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2025

But the delight is in the theorizing, in the layering of lore and anticipation.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2025

Teresa seemed to ignore him, doing her own theorizing.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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