theorize

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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

When faced with a particularly puzzling case and not much evidence to go on, Sherlock Holmes once said, “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.”

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

And because it’s socially acceptable for women to get work done, some even theorize that having Instagram Face denotes success and upward mobility.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2024

Stern came next, and left others to theorize why he wouldn’t state the obvious when it came to West and the logo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024

A new opportunity to theorize soon brought Francis back to normal form.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson