as in assumptions
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
believes that predictions of the extinction of certain species as the result of global warming are based upon too many hypotheticals
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Leaders are now compelled to reassess their foundational assumptions, as geopolitical risk increasingly impacts economic stability, regulatory environments, and market access.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Originally developed within military and intelligence communities, red teaming is a structured approach designed to challenge assumptions, expose blind spots, and stress-test strategies through adversarial thinking and critical analysis.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Reddit users have flocked to the comments section to offer their advice and theories.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Abundant theories are floating here and there.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Hypotheticals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypotheticals. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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