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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Musk has long sold his vision for Tesla to become the world’s most-valuable company, hypothesizing an eventual $30 trillion valuation on the strength of its robotics and AI products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
He said that may be related to climate change — hypothesizing that insects are more active in higher temperatures — but it might be due to something else.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
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
I wore it during the day, hypothesizing that the additional data would help it distinguish sleep from horizontal wakefulness.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 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
