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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3
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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4
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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5
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
Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan and Nina Barker-Francis will assume the roles of wizarding trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione respectively) for books 4-7.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The Royals hope Jensen can assume backup catching duties while continuing to study under Perez next year.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Before 1980, agencies often continued operating during funding gaps, assuming swift congressional action would follow.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In YouTube’s demo video, the setup flow appears to assume the channel has only a single host whose likeness needs protection.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The Royals hope Jensen can assume backup catching duties while continuing to study under Perez next year.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Before 1980, agencies often continued operating during funding gaps, assuming swift congressional action would follow.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In YouTube’s demo video, the setup flow appears to assume the channel has only a single host whose likeness needs protection.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assume
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Members of the committee from both political parties criticized Underly for choosing to accept an alumni award at Indiana University instead of appearing before the committee Thursday to answer questions about student safety for the public that have arisen because of the Capital Times reporting.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Scholtes accepted a plea deal that carries a sentence of 20 to 30 years in prison.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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There is certainly one moral argument for taking games overseas, for saying that fans who follow their team from all corners of the world deserve to have their game and their heroes brought to them.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Since the city does not own the adjacent former Staples building, which Spirit Halloween is leasing, there are no plans for that building to be part of the redevelopment, said Middletown Vice Mayor Steve West.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Nelson may have guessed correctly on the president digging his heels into tariffs seven years on from his first term, but the taxes may not be around for much longer.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Joyspan is for anyone who’s aging, and guess who that is?—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Tapping into his State Farm acting chops on fourth down while leading 7-0, Mahomes pretended to be frustrated with a Reid play-call before handing the ball off.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Brandis pretends not to see the million-dollar stash in Maeve's possession and zips the bag back up, looking up as birds sing.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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But American manufacturing looks very different from five decades ago, when millions of workers were employed to perform specific tasks along assembly lines.—
Joel Williams,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Companies that employ geopolitical foresight will be better equipped to navigate disruption and unlock growth opportunities.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her Jeans Caused a Stir A recurring theme of Finding My Way is how Yousafzai has had to shoulder the expectations of both the Pakistani and international communities as a reflection of her high profile and outspokenness on social issues.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, individual coverage topped $9,300, on average, this year, up 5% – with employees shouldering $1,440 of the cost and employers paying the rest.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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In addition, there is the servant Smerdyakov, presumed to be the illegitimate child of Fyodor and the intellectually disabled Lizaveta, nicknamed Stinking Lizaveta.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Another returned set of remains didn’t match any of those who were presumed to have been taken hostage, Israel said last week.—
Tom Soufi Burridge,
ABC News,
21 Oct. 2025
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You’re not supposed to have already mastered every bullet on the job description.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of unsafe, the walk-in cooler that’s supposed to keep food in cold storage at or under 41 degrees measured 65 degrees.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Assume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assume. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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