theory
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The anecdotes bolster the theory that the U.S. economy is becoming more “K-shaped,” with wealthy Americans thriving as stock prices jump while middle- and low-income Americans struggle, as their wages aren’t keeping up with inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
In theory, McCullum is England's white-ball coach until his contract expires at the end of the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa in the autumn of 2027.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
One reminded angry viewers that smoked brisket would cost a comparable amount in a barbecue restaurant, in theory without the backlash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
On X, Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen argued that “it’s not a conspiracy theory to suggest something else might be at play.”
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
I watched them like a hawk to see if Dad’s theory held water and they were both sweet on Tansy.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
![]()
In plain language, that means he’s probably going to ramble late into the night about a bunch of baseless conspiracy theories.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026
Their findings suggest that decision making begins much earlier in the brain than traditional theories propose, offering fresh ideas for designing future AI systems that are more capable and far more energy efficient.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
“He probably thinks academic theories of originalism can give you crucial guardrails about how to proceed,” said Sherif Girgis, a law professor at Notre Dame and former Alito clerk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Do the Only Murders in the Building cast read fan theories?
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
If Ibn al-Haytham offered plenty of real experiments, medieval philosophy is also full of thought experiments designed to test the implications of theories.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing theory
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The New SAT: The Language of the Test
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!