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theorize

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Definition of theorize

as in to speculate

to think of or suggest ideas about what is possibly true or real; to form or suggest a theory about something Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.

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Recent Examples of theorize Fans have already theorized different ways the music could continue to be toured without Love’s active participation. — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Lamm theorized that these efforts around DNA synthesis could even lead to developing crops or trees that grow faster. — Colleen McKown, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Pollsters have also theorized that the covid pandemic played a role in making the 2020 polls particularly inaccurate. — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Owens' post also linked to an Instagram video, which theorized the three friends killed Wells and tampered with his phone, according to the lawsuit. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theorize

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Observers speculated that the Q3 results are likely to be extremely disappointing for the streamer, which is already facing some tough headwinds.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
In the car, Jared started speculating where ICE was headed next.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

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