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verb

Definition of hunchesnext
present tense third-person singular of hunch
as in crouches
to lie low with the limbs close to the body he hunched next to a bush to avoid being seen

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hunches

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noun

plural of hunch
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as in theories

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as in humps

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as in notions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunches
  1. theories
  2. notions
  3. tumors
  4. ideas
  5. inspirations
  6. assertions
  7. assumptions
Noun
  • Some people go at length to come up with wild theories, so Clémentine is more on that side.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • At one point, Sydney throws out several theories based on photos she’s found in the home, but no definitive answer is given.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of theories
Noun
  • These misconceptions, which combined notions of blood contamination with misguided fears about Vodou religions, played a role in the establishment of a detention camp for refugees with HIV.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But, Republicans said, Vance's overall performance could help puncture preconceived notions of him among undecided voters.
    Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • However, most people with Carney complex die from complications from their tumors.
    Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • He’s mocked, laughed at or just roundly dismissed because of his facial tumors.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of tumors
Noun
  • Since these companies are being launched post-pandemic, many favor creative and dynamic working methods and encourage fresh ideas.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Getting their involvement can actually help push ideas in a new direction.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • Double Exposure maintains the series’ penchant for boldly wearing its inspirations on its sleeve.
    Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
  • While the opening event celebrated the filmmakers with work on display, those same filmmakers wanted to honor career inspirations, with attendees shining praise on earlier trailblazers like Ann Hui, Chantal Akerman, Yasmin Ahmad, Lucrecia Martel, and Jane Campion.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of inspirations
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  • Pedersen, the chief compliance officer, effectively confirmed Watkins’ assertions, belatedly alerting the government about $486,000 in improper billings by Lincare.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
  • This review did not uncover any climate science misinformation promoted by Harris, who consistently references the topic with general statements rather than specific scientific assertions.
    Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of assertions
Noun
  • In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Executives need to be able to assess how well the Corporate Explorer is advancing toward validating the assumptions on which the new venture is based.
    Andrew Binns, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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