theories

noun

Definition of theoriesnext
plural of theory
as in hypotheses
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation set out to prove her theory that people can't really taste any difference between colas, so they buy according to the product's image

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Recent Examples of theories Reddit users have flocked to the comments section to offer their advice and theories. — Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 Abundant theories are floating here and there. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Previous theories about the eruption indicated its source was much closer to the equator, and the Babuyan Claro volcano in the Philippines had been considered a leading candidate. — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025

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