as in to derive
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
we can extrapolate from past economic recessions the probable course of the current one
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Recent Examples of extrapolate
These close-range interactions cause the particles to act collectively rather than as independent units, generating physical properties that cannot be extrapolated by looking at single, isolated atoms.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
While enrollment is on the up and up now, Scherzberg extrapolated on why higher education institutions are taking these demographic shifts so seriously.
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Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Second, Tesla’s evidence appears to be a non-representative sample from the Tesla factory, so it cannot reasonably be extrapolated to the whole Tesla factory.
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ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Trump may also be extrapolating from his first term, and especially his first impeachment, when people in the government blew the whistle on his attempts to blackmail Ukraine into investigating Joe Biden and his family.
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
While enrollment is on the up and up now, Scherzberg extrapolated on why higher education institutions are taking these demographic shifts so seriously.
—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Second, Tesla’s evidence appears to be a non-representative sample from the Tesla factory, so it cannot reasonably be extrapolated to the whole Tesla factory.
—
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Trump may also be extrapolating from his first term, and especially his first impeachment, when people in the government blew the whistle on his attempts to blackmail Ukraine into investigating Joe Biden and his family.
—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extrapolate
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The real benefit is derived when the feedback is followed by visible action that improves experience, trust and retention.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
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Both Swift and Kelce decided to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen, per a statement shared with People.
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Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
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Examples include an agent that suggests a Roth conversion without looking at the life situation—such as age or tax bracket—or a support agent that infers CSAT is high due to dropping call volumes but doesn’t know a major telecom system is down.
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When galaxies heavy with dark matter cross those streams, astrophysicists can study the disturbances left behind to infer important properties like their speed and density.
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“Extrapolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extrapolate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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