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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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Recent Examples of theorized
Primordial black holes are theorized to have been created not from stars but as a result of initial density fluctuations in the universe moments after the Big Bang.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Adell returned to action on Wednesday, but Montgomery theorized that the flight to Seattle on Wednesday evening set him back.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The romantic melody has been widely theorized to reference now-fiancé Kelce.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Some scientists theorized that Martian soil might contain a compound that quickly converts any organic material on the surface to carbon dioxide.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
This was theorized via the iVision Circular concept, but is being realized with the new BMW iX3.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
When a fitness influencer, Blake Sanburg, theorized that the 37-year-old rapper had either received an etching or had taken steroids, Big Sean replied directly in the comments and denied the claims.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the team theorized that skill discrepancies also indicate that the teeth potentially came from three separate children, noting the range of craftsmanship across the jade inlays.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
Some have theorized that the slabs — which weigh between one and three tons — were carried by Ice Age glaciers.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Adell returned to action on Wednesday, but Montgomery theorized that the flight to Seattle on Wednesday evening set him back.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The romantic melody has been widely theorized to reference now-fiancé Kelce.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Some scientists theorized that Martian soil might contain a compound that quickly converts any organic material on the surface to carbon dioxide.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
This was theorized via the iVision Circular concept, but is being realized with the new BMW iX3.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
When a fitness influencer, Blake Sanburg, theorized that the 37-year-old rapper had either received an etching or had taken steroids, Big Sean replied directly in the comments and denied the claims.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, the team theorized that skill discrepancies also indicate that the teeth potentially came from three separate children, noting the range of craftsmanship across the jade inlays.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
Some have theorized that the slabs — which weigh between one and three tons — were carried by Ice Age glaciers.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorized
speculated
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Zaslav has spoken repeatedly about the need for consolidation in the industry, and some observers have speculated that the two halves of WBD, once split in 2026, would seek to be buyers, rather than sellers.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some board members have questioned whether the contract was the best use of the district’s funds and speculated about the company’s founder’s ties to an advisor to the CMS superintendent.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Theorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorized. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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