as in theories
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
working on the hypothesis that teenagers function better in the late morning, some high schools are starting classes later
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Recent Examples of hypotheses
What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.
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Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
His method of intellectual humility is to admit ignorance, test variables and revise working hypotheses based on new data, staying open to suggestions from others the whole time.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
This is also where the viewer will likely find their assumptions or hypotheses about Floyd’s death and the guilty party (or parties) involved start sifting through their fingers like sand.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Such failures provide a learning opportunity, a chance to reassess hypotheses and try again.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Other active hypotheses that remain in play include that Gracey could have been drugged, taken drugs himself or ingested a large enough amount of alcohol to disorient himself.
—Michael Ruiz , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The company, which just raised $14 million in seed funding from General Catalyst, Toyota Ventures, and Perplexity Fund, is among a growing number of self-driving labs that are drawing investor attention for their ability to use technologies that reason on new hypotheses.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
However, these initial assumptions were later upended by further observations, paving the way for several new hypotheses, many of them still involving black holes.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Turns out, the literature is littered with different hypotheses, some pointing in different directions.
—Brittany Trang, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
His method of intellectual humility is to admit ignorance, test variables and revise working hypotheses based on new data, staying open to suggestions from others the whole time.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
This is also where the viewer will likely find their assumptions or hypotheses about Floyd’s death and the guilty party (or parties) involved start sifting through their fingers like sand.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Such failures provide a learning opportunity, a chance to reassess hypotheses and try again.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Other active hypotheses that remain in play include that Gracey could have been drugged, taken drugs himself or ingested a large enough amount of alcohol to disorient himself.
—Michael Ruiz , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The company, which just raised $14 million in seed funding from General Catalyst, Toyota Ventures, and Perplexity Fund, is among a growing number of self-driving labs that are drawing investor attention for their ability to use technologies that reason on new hypotheses.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
However, these initial assumptions were later upended by further observations, paving the way for several new hypotheses, many of them still involving black holes.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Turns out, the literature is littered with different hypotheses, some pointing in different directions.
—Brittany Trang, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypotheses
Noun
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Stirs some theories, too, about said coach’s real feelings about the pick.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a new book, Geoff Kelly traces how the artworks moved through criminal networks, where violence took the lives of key suspects and witnesses, and challenges long-circulating theories by revisiting key details.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kansas City officials project 650,000 visitors for the 2026 World Cup, but experts and fine print raise questions about the assumptions behind that number.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Spirit based its turnaround plan on lower fuel costs, but a surge in fuel prices tied to the Iran war upended those assumptions.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Hypotheses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypotheses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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