1
as in argument
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
put forth the thesis that the electronic media's coverage of politics trivializes the workings of our democracy
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2
as in hypothesis
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
it is not clear how the arguments you make actually support your thesis
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Recent Examples of thesis
Halogen Ventures has closed a $30 million fund to invest in a new thesis: the future of family.
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Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 27 June 2025
And the season is not short on those thesis statements.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025
But Musselman sees the ongoing turbulence in the world — conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East — as proof of Union’s thesis.
—David Jeans, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
In one scene, Agnes is wearing a pair of chunky combat boots, and old, worn pages of her thesis are taped to her window.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
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Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 27 June 2025
And the season is not short on those thesis statements.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025
But Musselman sees the ongoing turbulence in the world — conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East — as proof of Union’s thesis.
—David Jeans, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
In one scene, Agnes is wearing a pair of chunky combat boots, and old, worn pages of her thesis are taped to her window.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
Noun
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In his ruling Thursday, Sabraw said the government did not prevail on any of those arguments.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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But courts across the country have rejected these arguments as overreaches, rooted more in political symbolism than legal standing.—
Albert R. Wynn,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
Noun
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This hypothesis is largely extrapolated from research in mice.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Testing is still underway to confirm this hypothesis.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Of course, not everyone gets to take home the gold, and indeed, not everyone gets as far as a nomination, but some are left out of contention for reasons that have nothing to do with audience or critical appreciation or Television Academy voter preferences.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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There is still more work to do, but the Lakers are trying to make the necessary moves to get back into championship contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Noun
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But Margulis took her theory further; in her view, symbiosis was the driving force of evolution, and many entities were likely composites.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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But they have long been stuck between theory and the promise of commercialization in the next five to 10 years.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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His lawyers have vehemently pushed back on that assertion.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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This assertion adds another dimension to the ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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