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noun as in belief, assumption to be tested

Strongest matches

• proposition
• supposition

Strong matches

• contestation
• postulation
• presumption
• presupposition

noun as in written dissertation

• argumentation
• composition
• disquisition

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Example Sentences

“It presumes the ultimate thesis, which is, we don’t know what we’re doing here, or why we’re here,” Mandvi says.

My approach to planning a restaurant and creating recipes is similar to structuring a thesis or an essay.

My university experience involved a lot of constructing arguments and developing a thesis, which has helped me in the kitchen.

I don’t have classes anymore; I’m entering the research phase of my program where I’m working on my thesis.

"There's absolutely no way that I would task myself in trying to give the ultimate or comprehensive thesis of Africa - that's crazy!" she said.

Related Words

Words related to thesis are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word thesis . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

noun as in putting regard in as true

• expectation
• understanding

noun as in main part of written work

• dissertation

noun as in written or musical creation

• arrangement
• literary work
• short story

noun as in argument for idea

• advancement
• affirmation
• asseveration
• declaration
• explanation
• maintaining
• predication

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Synonyms of theses

• as in arguments
• as in hypotheses
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Thesaurus Definition of theses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contentions
• assumptions
• propositions
• speculations
• conjectures
• presuppositions
• explanations
• suppositions
• suggestions
• impressions
• presumptions
• generalizations
• concessions
• conceptions
• abstractions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• certainties

Thesaurus Entries Near theses

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“Theses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theses. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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