as in to assume
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
the book presupposes its readers will already know something about the subject
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Recent Examples of presuppose
That framing presupposes the conclusions of such studies and ignores the most pressing knowledge gaps in the field: understanding the long-term outcomes of transition on mental and physical health, and how best to tailor interventions to patients.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
That means in talent reviews, the conversation should not presuppose a single strategy.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
General social customs presuppose people of goodwill, not such extreme and unfortunate cases.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
But this presupposes that the forgiveness expressed toward Dylann Roof was for Dylann Roof.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
That means in talent reviews, the conversation should not presuppose a single strategy.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
General social customs presuppose people of goodwill, not such extreme and unfortunate cases.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
But this presupposes that the forgiveness expressed toward Dylann Roof was for Dylann Roof.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presuppose
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So there’s a risk in assuming that there’s somebody guarding the gates and that the technology will only go so far.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Likewise, a detailed historical analysis by Nancy Morawetz, Professor of Clinical Law at New York University School of Law, and Natasha Fernández-Silber immigration attorney and researcher, cautions against assuming there is a comprehensive, one-size-fits-all registration system.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The temperature change — a drop of 20C/35F Poch said — was cited as a ‘massive risk’ for injuries by the USMNT head coach after a 2-1 win in which Christian Pulisic suffered a muscle strain.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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At the time, authorities said several companies operated on the Accurate Energetic Systems property, but the blast happened in an area operated by Rio Ammunition.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Its modest following often dismissed those posts as fakes, presuming the quartet staged spooky stuff for clicks.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Courts, for their part, developed legal doctrines that require them to presume the President’s good faith in deferring to him.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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But even working with young elite athletes, Wolff believes everyone should take it a little easier on the generation.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Metcalf, however, believes that her character is only partially to blame for the serial killer's actions.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Maybe mom and dad were never supposed to nurture your creativity just like their parents never drew them a blueprint on how to survive as immigrants.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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She’s supposed to be paying rent each week but rarely does.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Tom also learned from Maeve that Robbie and Cliff (Raúl Castillo) thought the Episode 4 drug meetup was going down at a different park than the FBI sting operation was set to take place at.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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Brad’s choice is always thinking about who is the person that is going to make this experience a more enjoyable one, rather than who is the best person for the job.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Presuppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presuppose. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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