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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
an assumed connection between the two species that has yet to be confirmed by fossil findings
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as in strained
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
the salesclerk's assumed friendliness vanished as soon as I assured her I was just looking
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as in accepted
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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as in said
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 guessed
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 pretended
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 employed
to provide with a paying job
assumed as partner by the prestigious law firm
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Recent Examples of assumed
Megan Williams, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
This serves as an assumed double-revenge game for both Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The Truman renovation, Truman Balcony 1948-1952 When President Harry Truman assumed office in 1945, the White House was in bad shape from decades of wear and tear.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Some photographers flip this assumed authenticity on its head by reverse-engineering studios and sets to resemble homes.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
This serves as an assumed double-revenge game for both Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, KeyBanc likes Visa and Mastercard — the firm assumed coverage of both with overweight ratings — so does everyone else.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The Truman renovation, Truman Balcony 1948-1952 When President Harry Truman assumed office in 1945, the White House was in bad shape from decades of wear and tear.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumed
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After missing the Heat’s first five preseason games with a strained hamstring, Rozier played in his first exhibition of the year on Friday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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If staffing levels remain strained, a single storm or tech glitch could cause nationwide ripple effects that ruin travel plans for millions.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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After trying to negotiate the equity stake down to 12%, Nazareth accepted the three Sharks’ offer.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the Juventus coach clearly does pay attention to what is said about him and his team.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Pima Critical Incident Team was activated after the incident with the Oro Valley Police Department assigned to lead the investigation, Adger said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
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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Some of you might have guessed.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rest of his Republican colleagues gleefully approved the bill and have pretended ever since that their vote was the right thing to do.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 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
Verb
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This can likely be traced back to Gian Piero Gasperini’s arrival in Serie A with Genoa in 2007, using a back-three system to counteract the prevailing, narrow 4-3-1-2 shape that was commonly employed in Italy.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The report also notes European Social Surveys – tracking public attitudes, beliefs and behavior – which show that there is a 25% chance unemployed people at the lowest levels of jobless benefits will vote for the far right versus 15% for those who are employed.—
Ana Nicolaci da Costa,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Hurricanes’ only public question mark among key contributors entering the week was edge rusher Akheem Mesidor, who sustained an apparent foot injury in the fourth quarter against Louisville.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Silver Hugo for Best Sound goes to SOUND OF FALLING for its ability to echo, in both its silences and thunders, the constant hum of secrets passed from one generation to the next in the apparent domestic quiet that both conceals and reveals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Assumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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