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According to Merriam-Webster, to theorize means to form or express a theory or theories, or to engage in theoretical speculation

The Oxford English Dictionary defines theorize as to form a theory or theories about something, or to think or speculate about something in a theoretical way
Cambridge Dictionary explains that to theorize is to think or talk about a subject in a theoretical way, or to form an idea or opinion about something based on your thoughts or observations

The scientists began to theorize about the causes of the unusual phenomenon
She likes to theorize about the meaning of life and the universe
The economists theorize that the new policy will lead to economic growth
The detectives theorized that the crime was committed by someone close to the victim
The philosopher spent years theorizing about the nature of reality and knowledge

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