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
For one thing, the argument for a near-term action against Taiwan presupposes a deadline that Xi has not actually set, conflating military modernization goals with a timeline for using force.
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Jessica Chen Weiss, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2022
What The Last of Us Season Two presupposes is, maybe something is going to change that?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Put differently, the kidnappings presuppose a collective enemy without individual faces or humanity.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
Growth of the pharmaceutical industry presupposes and necessitates more sick people.
—Miles Bryan, Vox, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Chen Weiss, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2022
What The Last of Us Season Two presupposes is, maybe something is going to change that?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Put differently, the kidnappings presuppose a collective enemy without individual faces or humanity.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
Growth of the pharmaceutical industry presupposes and necessitates more sick people.
—Miles Bryan, Vox, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presuppose
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McBride wrote the premiere’s cold open — in which Elijah murders a preacher while robbing his collection box, then assumes his identity — several years ago.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Outside of any current 118 members, and assuming we aren’t cruelly subjected to more of that racist clown Gerrard, the station’s next captain remains anybody’s guess.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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Trump has said that former President Joe Biden abused both TPS and humanitarian parole – two programs which grant temporary legal status to immigrants.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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In Texas, the problem is exacerbated by pumping of oil and gas, the study says.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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It had long been presumed that the former would be supported by the safety net provided by the rule of law.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Pretty much in place since May 7, the panel of 12 plus six alternates was presumed to be locked up this morning after prosecutors and defense lawyers went some last minute objections and challenges.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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It’s revealed that Emily’s triplet, Charity, who is believed to have died during childbirth, is on a murder spree, killing Dante — as well as Emily’s ex-husband, Sean.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst also believes Brinson has enough inside quickness to be a factor as a pass rusher.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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What was originally supposed to be an NDA-ed Alpha turned into one that ditched those NDAs, seemingly to move past a recent gameplay showcase that many deemed underwhelming.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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While the Hurricanes are the betting favorites against the Capitals, many still point to their questions in goal and supposed lack of firepower.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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However, the Motor City isn't the hub that many thought would be added to TGL.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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But, not surprisingly, what gamblers think and what 133 cardinals decide can be completely different.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Presuppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presuppose. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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