conspiracy theory
noun
a theory that rejects the standard explanation for an event and instead credits a covert group or organization with carrying out a secret plot.
conspiracy theories
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pluralof conspiracy theory.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They combined images and seemingly AI-generated speech about urban legends, occult phenomena and conspiracy theories.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
I’ve worked at Slate for almost an entire decade, writing frequently about fringe conspiracy theories from dark corners of the internet.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
For a moment, let’s put aside conspiracy theories about the motives of Anthropic’s AI warnings, and take them at face value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Since the beginning of the trial, conspiracy theories about Patrick Clancy have swirled online, including some speculating about his involvement.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Valid or not, Mary Jane’s conspiracy theories underscored how invested the family was in Reggie’s mission, something he professed to want so badly himself.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
