theorize
verb (used without object)
had theorized
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past perfectof theorize.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The researchers had theorized that electrostatic induction was the mechanism driving the interplay between the worm and its target.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2025
Scientists had theorized a few explanations for the massive jump in September, which Hausfather called “gobsmacking.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
Scientists had theorized that there might be two asteroids since they saw the brightness of Dinkinesh change over time, indicating an orbital shadow.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
Researchers had theorized that national service programs could improve dismally low voting participation rates among young adults.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 11, 2022
Aristotle had given some anatomical knowledge in his writings on animals, and had theorized a little about the functions of the human body.
From The History of Education; educational practice and progress considered as a phase of the development and spread of western civilization by Ellwood Patterson Cubberley
