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speculations

CEFR: C1

The forming of theoretical conjectures or opinions about a topic without firm empirical proof (plural).

Synonyms

conjectures
hypotheses

Common Collocations

fuel speculations
pure speculations
widespread speculations

Example Sentence

Until archaeological excavations are concluded, assertions regarding the tomb's origin remain mere speculations.

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