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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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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
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The team went into filming Company Retreat assuming the process would be easier than season one.
—Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Researchers at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research estimated that households will pay $740 more for gas this year — and that was assuming the Strait of Hormuz was closed for only three weeks, a marker that has already been surpassed.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Hollywood High at present is trying to keep up with the technology of the ‘30s… the 2030s, assuming all keeps going to plan.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The researchers suggest that future batteries may need to account for this dynamic behavior rather than assuming a stable internal structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Add in the lack of any real effort by the city or state to consistently work with early stage tech and assuming that startups will be in New York just because is a very dangerous assumption.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
This time around, assuming an April 1 launch, 21% of the far side will be in sunlight when the Artemis II astronauts sail past, giving the crew a chance to directly see portions of the far side never before observed by human eyes.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Mills was absent from Monday’s broadcast, with Gary Davies assuming broadcasting duties.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
But rather that sometimes, particularly with adult-child conflicts, the adult has to be very intentional about trying their best and assuming the best of the child.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The team went into filming Company Retreat assuming the process would be easier than season one.
—Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Researchers at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research estimated that households will pay $740 more for gas this year — and that was assuming the Strait of Hormuz was closed for only three weeks, a marker that has already been surpassed.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Hollywood High at present is trying to keep up with the technology of the ‘30s… the 2030s, assuming all keeps going to plan.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The researchers suggest that future batteries may need to account for this dynamic behavior rather than assuming a stable internal structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Add in the lack of any real effort by the city or state to consistently work with early stage tech and assuming that startups will be in New York just because is a very dangerous assumption.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
This time around, assuming an April 1 launch, 21% of the far side will be in sunlight when the Artemis II astronauts sail past, giving the crew a chance to directly see portions of the far side never before observed by human eyes.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Mills was absent from Monday’s broadcast, with Gary Davies assuming broadcasting duties.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
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But while many strategists still forecast at least a modest advance, investors are wary of a minefield of risks.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some council members were wary similar conflicts might crop up at the city.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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Only time will, but Rivers seems at peace with accepting the idea of calling it a career sooner than later.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Instead of blindly accepting all incoming data, each robot or vehicle evaluates the reliability of information received from other agents.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal is citing senior American negotiators and officials as saying chances of an agreement with Iran by tonight's deadline are slim.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The case was originally set in Wise County but later moved to Tarrant County after defense attorneys argued for a change of venue, saying the defendant wouldn’t receive a fair trial in Wise County.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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This involved looking around the restaurant and guessing the names of some of the patrons.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
6 Apr. 2026
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The playful breed-guessing challenge has captivated dog lovers, highlighting how diverse mixed-breed dogs can be—and how much personality can hint at ancestry.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Given the dollar amounts of current NIL and revenue sharing agreements, pretending college athletes are not employees is ludicrous.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Now, three-quarters of Gen Zers actually associate desk jobs with burnout and instability—and new research from SupplyHouse, shared exclusively with Fortune, shows they’re done pretending otherwise.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Creating this distinct sense of place, without employing gimmicky tropes (all too easy to do in a place like Hawaii, where a little puka shell goes a long way), is what makes Hualālai stand out on an island of upscale resorts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to Holly Schiff, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist, Gen X'ers are known for employing the helicopter parenting style.—
Brianne Hogan,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, a group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, designed to cut China off from chipmaking tools and target the country’s most critical semiconductor firms.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Businesses along the Watt Avenue corridor say opening the shelter is critical to reducing neighborhood crime and blight.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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