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 hypothesized
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present perfectof hypothesize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Most researchers have hypothesized that the trees originated on mainland Africa.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2024
Some experts have hypothesized that Cannon is using the current May trial date as a "blocker" to effectively stymie other cases from going to trial by creating restrictions.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2024
While previous researchers have hypothesized that black holes eat slowly, new simulations indicate that black holes scarf food much faster than conventional understanding suggests.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2023
Some have hypothesized that they were the byproducts of other tasks, such as the making of stone hand axes.
From Science Magazine ● Sep. 5, 2023
Researchers had been interested in the lagoon's high salt concentration as a proxy for Jupiter's moon Europa, which some have hypothesized may hold life.
From Scientific American ● May 27, 2023
