THEORIES Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

theories

noun

plural of theory

as in hypotheses

an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation set out to prove her theory that people can't really taste any difference between colas, so they buy according to the product's image

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Recent Examples of theories His theories have won praise in UFO circles but often put him in conflict with academic peers. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 Anderson has offered a few theories for why proximity helps. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Now, a wave of new theories offers tantalizing solutions — but which ones portray reality is an open question. — Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026 Failure-to-warn claims were part of most Roundup lawsuits and are generally considered easier to prove than other legal theories. — Diana Novak Jones, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Some theories propose that atmospheric phenomena like shifting wind patterns are responsible, causing the water to lose heat through its surface. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 1 July 2026 Since February 20, Manon’s role in the group has been a consistent topic on social media, with fans online monitoring the group’s every move and generating their own theories on what’s been happening. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 25 June 2026 The event honors the scientists responsible for advances in gene therapy, neurodegenerative disease and theories of fundamental particles. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 According to Northwestern University astronomer Christopher O’Connor, there are currently two main theories. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026

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The Athletic’s Michael Cox gave a detailed breakdown that walked through the tactical hypotheses, but there might be a more rudimentary explanation for this trend.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Science is designed to estimate risk, test hypotheses, identify patterns, and reduce the likelihood of false causal inference.

— Alex Smolak, STAT, 27 June 2026

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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Surveillance cameras were also placed on the team floors of the hotel, as well as in the lobby and meeting rooms, and local media were only permitted in the team hotel for official press events, while fans were barred from the premises altogether.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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