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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
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Ashley said among misperceptions people have is assuming adult children living with them can no longer be claimed as dependents.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Korea entered its final game of pool play not just needing a win, but to beat Australia by at least five runs (assuming a regular nine-inning game).
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Stephen Gilmore said the future pricing of oil, which has modestly increased since the start of the war, suggests that markets are assuming this conflict will be relatively short.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
No surprise, then, that Kim is initially skeptical of Sean’s conspiracy theories, assuming her aimless husband to be fixating on trivial nonsense.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
From looks alone, you’d be forgiven for assuming the Grand America Hotel was nestled somewhere in the European Alps, as opposed to Salt Lake City’s Wasatch Rockies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
But for a non-clairvoyant Bush II administration, assuming WMD under Saddam Hussein seemed the responsible thing.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
The guest would ideally be none the wiser to the signal, simply assuming Elizabeth’s signature Launer London bag was making one of her arms tired.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The bottom line Savers can earn between $50 and $150 with a $5,000 deposit made into a money market or high-yield savings account in 2026, starting this month, assuming interest rates here remain steady.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Ashley said among misperceptions people have is assuming adult children living with them can no longer be claimed as dependents.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Korea entered its final game of pool play not just needing a win, but to beat Australia by at least five runs (assuming a regular nine-inning game).
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Stephen Gilmore said the future pricing of oil, which has modestly increased since the start of the war, suggests that markets are assuming this conflict will be relatively short.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
No surprise, then, that Kim is initially skeptical of Sean’s conspiracy theories, assuming her aimless husband to be fixating on trivial nonsense.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
From looks alone, you’d be forgiven for assuming the Grand America Hotel was nestled somewhere in the European Alps, as opposed to Salt Lake City’s Wasatch Rockies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
But for a non-clairvoyant Bush II administration, assuming WMD under Saddam Hussein seemed the responsible thing.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
The guest would ideally be none the wiser to the signal, simply assuming Elizabeth’s signature Launer London bag was making one of her arms tired.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
Adjective
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Meloni initially avoided tying her image too closely to the referendum, wary of the danger that a defeat could weaken her domestically and abroad.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Meloni initially avoided tying her image too closely to the referendum, wary of the danger that a defeat could weaken her domestically and abroad.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Do is serving a five-year federal prison sentence for accepting more than $550,000 in bribes to direct his share of the COVID funds to certain charities, primarily one that employed his daughter, Rhiannon.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 20-count charging document accuses Kalshi of accepting bets on political outcomes, college sporting competitions and individual player performance in violation of Arizona's gambling laws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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That’s despite analysts saying that spiraling oil prices due to Persian Gulf production blockages are benefiting the Russian economy.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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No one on the board is saying the First District should not get the funds.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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But here’s guessing that no one will call it Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Behind the polished facade of the Winchester home lies a web of shocking twists that keeps audiences guessing until the very end.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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An unremarkable skit with host Tina Fey pretending to be Mary Poppins.—
Scott Bryan,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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Investigators say the suspect is a non‑student who may be approaching people near the Music Building while pretending to be a student.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The expansion also supports job growth, with the company now employing over 2,200 people across the state.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The comedy was hailed as a breakthrough for not only its main women characters but also for employing a screenplay written by women (Wiig and her Barb & Star castmate Annie Mumolo).—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Having access to up-to-the-minute information and the ability to pivot plans rapidly has become a critical asset in ensuring seamless travel experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The same long-term planning that diversified the economy — non-oil activities now account for more than 77% of GDP — also ensured that critical logistics, energy, and trade systems were built with strategic redundancy.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Likewise, scholars Zhou and Lee identify similar struggles among Asian Americans shouldering the weight of these social comparisons.—
Stephen Chen,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum, who sat out against OKC along with fellow starter Derrick White, overcame a slow start Saturday to finish with 20 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and two steals while shouldering his heaviest workload since his return from Achilles surgery last Friday.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Assuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuming. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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