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.
hypothesizing
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present participleof hypothesize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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
My whole goal with this show was to capture a small sliver of the zeitgeist where people could be talking about something, hypothesizing and talking, and I knew that required a weekly release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
As noted by the research team, scientists began hypothesizing about d-limonene's paranoia-mitigating role.
From Salon ● May 2, 2024
Messori published a paper earlier this year noting repeated example of this phenomenon, and hypothesizing a connection to large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2023
No amount of your analyzing, criticizing, judging, or hypothesizing will bring the peace you are looking for.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
