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theorize

verb

Definition of theorize

as in to speculate

to think of or suggest ideas about what is possibly true or real; to form or suggest a theory about something Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.

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Recent Examples of theorize Despite this rainbow of white dwarfs, the team theorizes that white is still the most common color for these stellar corpses. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Smuggling hasn’t been seen within the Galápagos Marine Reserve itself, but Alava and his colleagues theorize that smugglers are capturing iguanas near Ecuador’s coastal shorelines. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 Fans have already theorized different ways the music could continue to be toured without Love’s active participation. — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Lamm theorized that these efforts around DNA synthesis could even lead to developing crops or trees that grow faster. — Colleen McKown, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theorize

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People have speculated that the new setup suits Antonelli’s driving style particularly well.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
The motive for the attack remains unknown, and authorities will not speculate while the investigation is ongoing.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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