hypothesize
verb (used with object)
to assume tentatively or set forth as a plausible explanation or as a reasonable basis for further investigation in the light of established facts.
have been hypothesizing
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present perfect progressiveof hypothesize.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Fun fact: Fans have been hypothesizing, perhaps completely inaccurately, that this is a secret “Cloverfield” movie because of producer J.J.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
"This study is mainly a confirmation that something is possible that people have been hypothesizing about. It gives us observational evidence on this process of gravitational instability."
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2023
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