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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Perhaps, as some observers theorized, the whale was attempting to provide a positive talking point for Trump and his supporters, which might then inspire more voters to join in.
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Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
In Smile 2, Morris theorizes that since the entity feeds on trauma, it would be destroyed if the host was killed in a way that was not related to the curse and had no new host to jump to.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
Experts theorize that females usually have a slower metabolism than males, so their bodies may not generate as much heat, leading to cold feet.7
Studies also show that other symptoms may accompany cold feet within this group.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Kevin Bixby, a co-executive director of Wildlife for All, theorizes that this era spurred the recent rise of killing contests.
—Britta Lokting, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
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Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
In Smile 2, Morris theorizes that since the entity feeds on trauma, it would be destroyed if the host was killed in a way that was not related to the curse and had no new host to jump to.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
Experts theorize that females usually have a slower metabolism than males, so their bodies may not generate as much heat, leading to cold feet.7
Studies also show that other symptoms may accompany cold feet within this group.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Kevin Bixby, a co-executive director of Wildlife for All, theorizes that this era spurred the recent rise of killing contests.
—Britta Lokting, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
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