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theorized

  • past participle
    of theorize.
    theorize
    verb (used without object)
    to form a theory or theories.
  • past tense form
    of theorize.
    theorize
    verb (used without object)
    to form a theory or theories.

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But Levine saw their similarities and theorized that Schultz had designed them to be displayed together, something often sought by couples.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

"It has long been theorized that gravity caused this, but our measurements show magnetism likely played a role."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026

Since at least the 1960s, economists have theorized that most people should annuitize a portion of their wealth by handing it to an insurance company in exchange for a lifelong monthly payment.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

Ohtani theorized over the weekend that problems with his pitching mechanics may have aggravated his knee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

Maybe, she theorized, the girl's parents owned a plant nursery.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan