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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Some scientists theorize that taking a GLP-1 drug can improve insulin resistance not only in the body but in the brain, too.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
The team theorized that Alzheimer's disease might be characterized as a result of the brain not getting enough nourishment from the blood vessels.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
Fortunately, astronomers shouldn’t be stuck merely theorizing forever.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2025
At the time, fans theorized the announcement was related to a tour or another album release.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2025
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
The team theorized that Alzheimer's disease might be characterized as a result of the brain not getting enough nourishment from the blood vessels.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
Fortunately, astronomers shouldn’t be stuck merely theorizing forever.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2025
At the time, fans theorized the announcement was related to a tour or another album release.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorize. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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