1
as in to accept
to take to or upon oneself
we promised to assume responsibility for any damage to the flower beds caused by the volleyball game in the backyard
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2
as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
everyone assumed, wrongly, that someone else was bringing dessert
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as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
as I just assumed it was too late to go out, I didn't think to ask
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as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
she assumed an air of nonchalance even though she was wildly ecstatic she was going on the date
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as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
assumed as partner by the prestigious law firm
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Recent Examples of assume
And perhaps more to the point, the genome might not submit to the kind of straightforward input-output approach that such AI models ultimately assume.
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Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
In preparation for a throng of World Cup fans, Romo set up a separate event space two blocks away from their restaurant and centered on their food truck, which Romo assumed would serve fans walking along the boulevard, perhaps to and from the Fan Festival.
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Eric Adler
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
While financing documents do not reveal purchase prices, a loan of that size—assuming a conventional 20% down payment—would imply a transaction value aligning with the $2.89 million figure cited in Kiffin’s LSU term sheet.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
After all, assuming new tasks requires another round of training, not just for middle-aged workers changing careers but also for retirees adopting new pursuits.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
In preparation for a throng of World Cup fans, Romo set up a separate event space two blocks away from their restaurant and centered on their food truck, which Romo assumed would serve fans walking along the boulevard, perhaps to and from the Fan Festival.
—
Eric Adler
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
While financing documents do not reveal purchase prices, a loan of that size—assuming a conventional 20% down payment—would imply a transaction value aligning with the $2.89 million figure cited in Kiffin’s LSU term sheet.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
After all, assuming new tasks requires another round of training, not just for middle-aged workers changing careers but also for retirees adopting new pursuits.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assume
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On Wallace’s third attempt, David accepts the letter while grimacing.
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Records show that requests to cancel both warrants were submitted and accepted on June 26, following an arraignment on the warrants.
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Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.
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The convention will feature panels focused on creativity, all-ages karaoke and anime-adjacent games such as trivia and guessing contests.
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The Bot gets 2 for guessing in two and 1 for beating me.
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Aegon, reeling from his brother’s betrayal and, likely, the early stages of opiate withdrawal, refuses to pledge (pretend) fealty to the Blacks and so Larys reveals Aegon’s identity.
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But for a little while in Pinehurst, a room full of journalists and a parking lot full of golf fans agreed to pretend otherwise.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
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Move the pulley to shoulder height.
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People stood shoulder to shoulder and even lined the railings of a nearby parking garage overlooking the square.
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The accredited investor standards were also put in place to presume at least some higher measure of investor sophistication.
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The American Dream once presumed a steady, patient faith in merit and hard work.
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The New York Mets are in disarray thanks to a brutal start to what was supposed to be a promising season.
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In her video, Warren said Heritage was supposed to be a turning point for the community.
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“Assume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assume. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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