thesis

noun

ˈthē-səs How to pronounce thesis (audio)
Definition of thesisnext
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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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 The board agenda includes questions about whether the current plan still reflects the original thesis, and what would have to be true for that thesis to need adjustment. — Abdulrahman Hammad, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Economic historian Marc Levinson offered up this thesis in book form with An Extraordinary Time, which argued everything following the 1970s in American culture and society has reflected a less innovative, less productive economy. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling to shop some of my favorite options on the market right now and put my thesis to the test yourself. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 The Times of London published a similar analysis of Arday's thesis that same day, questioning whether Arday should have cited his sources more heavily. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thesis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thesis
  1. argument
  2. hypothesis
  3. contention
  4. theory
  5. assertion
Noun
  • According to Ian Weinstein, a defense lawyer and professor at Fordham School of Law, the specific charges at issue will determine the success of a double jeopardy argument.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In January, prosecutors filed a response opposing the motion, Kestou filed a brief in support of it, and the court heard arguments from both parties, court documents said.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of argument
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  • British astronomer Arthur Eddington knew that, under Einstein’s hypothesis, the sun should bend the light of other stars.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Eusebius of Caesarea, who attended the First Council of Nicaea, described the meeting as taking place in a small church — a detail that Şahin said supports his hypothesis.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of hypothesis
Noun
  • The 24-year-old is quickly moving out of the contender group and into serious contention.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer faces pressure to keep the Crimson Tide in national title contention following Ty Simpson’s departure for the NFL.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of contention
Noun
  • Quanta spoke with Cao about evidence for the programmed theory of aging, what happens at each stage, and why aging mammals are like trees shedding leaves.
    — Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The sheriff's office also sought to rebut theories that had circulated publicly about the case, including claims that evidence was missing or the crime scene had been manipulated.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of theory
Noun
  • So, how does the rest of the longevity world view their assertions?
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The core assertion is that money in circulation directly reflects production levels, not central bank actions.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of assertion

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