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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

Weak matches

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

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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

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