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1
as in accepting
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 saying
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 guessing
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 pretending
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 employing
to provide with a paying job
assumed as partner by the prestigious law firm
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Recent Examples of assuming
Brendan Nordstrom, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
The diagrams of passengers pulling out floatation devices and assuming crash position were presented with a crisp, legible aesthetic similar to the look of Ikezoe’s paintings.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
Asian governments planned their budgets assuming the price of oil would average around $70 a barrel.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
After getting together, the pair welcomed three children — King, Major and Heiress — while also assuming the role of stepparents to the older children.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
James Ozaki and Fawn Ndukwu, friends since high school and now in their early 30s, came to Lincolnwood assuming it was already closed.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
With a razor-thin majority, the Speaker can afford to lose only two GOP votes on any party-line bill, assuming that all members are present and Democrats are united in opposition.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Since assuming the top post in 2017, Hollander has headed up negotiations for the union’s contracts with the AMPTP in 2020 and 2023.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The final cohort is the smallest and includes Mauritius and Rwanda, which are both seeking an external lifeline from the International Monetary Fund or sovereign partners such as India, assuming that international disbursements or alternative supply chains will save the day.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
One defendant is accused of assuming the identity of at least four residents in Maryland with the fraudulent intent to obtain payments valued at over $1,500 that were disbursed from the state’s Medicaid program.
—Brendan Nordstrom, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
The diagrams of passengers pulling out floatation devices and assuming crash position were presented with a crisp, legible aesthetic similar to the look of Ikezoe’s paintings.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
Asian governments planned their budgets assuming the price of oil would average around $70 a barrel.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
After getting together, the pair welcomed three children — King, Major and Heiress — while also assuming the role of stepparents to the older children.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
James Ozaki and Fawn Ndukwu, friends since high school and now in their early 30s, came to Lincolnwood assuming it was already closed.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
With a razor-thin majority, the Speaker can afford to lose only two GOP votes on any party-line bill, assuming that all members are present and Democrats are united in opposition.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Since assuming the top post in 2017, Hollander has headed up negotiations for the union’s contracts with the AMPTP in 2020 and 2023.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The final cohort is the smallest and includes Mauritius and Rwanda, which are both seeking an external lifeline from the International Monetary Fund or sovereign partners such as India, assuming that international disbursements or alternative supply chains will save the day.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
Adjective
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But many Angelenos remained wary of mass transit.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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These are frequently active volcanoes, unlikely to produce a major explosive event, and people in surrounding communities generally know to be wary of them.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Just accepting the challenge and the criticism, constructive criticism as well.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Before accepting the plea, prosecutors showed surveillance footage of a red car, allegedly driven by Evans, pulling up next to the rental vehicle in the parking deck.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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BuzzFeed announced the sale late Monday, saying Allen Family Digital had agreed to pay $3 apiece for 40 million shares, representing a 52% stake in the company.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Leave curb-appeal gawkers guessing with a DIY trash bin enclosure with a planter top.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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That may have been in part to keep any adversaries (or lone wolves) guessing.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Herbert's not going through the motions and pretending to be a relationship with a pop singer like some aging tight end.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Washington state’s House Bill 2225, due to come into effect in January 2027, will explicitly ban manipulative techniques such as excessive praise, pretending to feel distress, encouraging isolation from family, or creating overdependent relationships.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Militant Islamist groups, such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and ISIS, have demonstrated increasing sophistication in their use of UAVs, employing them not only for reconnaissance but also for complex attack operations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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However, a different metric from ADP that tracks slightly larger businesses (those employing between one and 19 people) finds an increase of 526,000 jobs last year.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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When the war started, governments scrambled to adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for energy flowing to Asia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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While his metrics at even strength haven’t matched the dominance that the LaCombe-Jacob Trouba pairing had, Carlson has been a valuable addition in shouldering the kind of heavy minutes he’s been accustomed to throughout his career.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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They are prepped to run the ball more frequently, or at least run it more effectively, in hopes that this solves the stagnation — rather than personnel shouldering the load.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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“Assuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuming. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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