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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
Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The mayor is expecting to distribute the payments before the end of March, assuming the ordinance passes both its first and final readings, with a final vote anticipated on March 10.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Even as Weiss touted the changes before staffers — her first major move since assuming the reins in October — the executive signaled the need for the Tiffany Network to change.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The merger could provide over $300 million in funding for the company, in the form of private investment in public equity financing and cash held in RAAQ's trust account, assuming no redemptions (when investors in the SPAC withdraw their money from the transaction ahead of the listing).
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
That changed a bit on a sunny Saturday in San Francisco, the contest assuming a smidgen of campaign heat — chanting crowds, sign-waving supporters, call-and-response from the audience — as the state party held its annual convention in this bluest of cities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Most analysts are predicting Miami to repeat, assuming Messi stays healthy, but the azul and chrome are legitimate contenders.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Changes in methodology, including assuming that communities that did not submit data did not have lead pipes, resulted in the significant shift.
—Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
That will add another two years to the litigation battle before any trials could even start, and that is assuming the energy companies lose.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
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That changed a bit on a sunny Saturday in San Francisco, the contest assuming a smidgen of campaign heat — chanting crowds, sign-waving supporters, call-and-response from the audience — as the state party held its annual convention in this bluest of cities.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The mayor is expecting to distribute the payments before the end of March, assuming the ordinance passes both its first and final readings, with a final vote anticipated on March 10.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Even as Weiss touted the changes before staffers — her first major move since assuming the reins in October — the executive signaled the need for the Tiffany Network to change.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The merger could provide over $300 million in funding for the company, in the form of private investment in public equity financing and cash held in RAAQ's trust account, assuming no redemptions (when investors in the SPAC withdraw their money from the transaction ahead of the listing).
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
That changed a bit on a sunny Saturday in San Francisco, the contest assuming a smidgen of campaign heat — chanting crowds, sign-waving supporters, call-and-response from the audience — as the state party held its annual convention in this bluest of cities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Most analysts are predicting Miami to repeat, assuming Messi stays healthy, but the azul and chrome are legitimate contenders.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Changes in methodology, including assuming that communities that did not submit data did not have lead pipes, resulted in the significant shift.
—Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
That will add another two years to the litigation battle before any trials could even start, and that is assuming the energy companies lose.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
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The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Now, Iranians are likely to be wary about taking to the streets again because the Revolutionary Guard has demonstrated its ruthlessness, said Kamran Matin, an expert on Iran at the University of Sussex in southern England.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Texas Legislature in 2011 outlined that the commission cannot do anything beyond appointing, accepting the resignation of or recommending the termination of the county’s election administrator.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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JaJuan Kelly, 25, was sentenced Thursday after accepting a plea deal that saw Alameda County prosecutors toss multiple charges of assault with a firearm in favor of a single count of possession of a firearm by a felon.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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But Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday played down growing worry about the economic impact on oil shipments from the Middle East, saying Japan has oil reserves at home that can last for several months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Before the opening loss against South Korea, Iran head coach Marziyeh Jafari declined to comment on the military strikes or the death of her country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying the squad needed to focus on the tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Woods kept everyone guessing — a favorite hobby of his — with one word and a smug grin last week at Riviera when he was asked if playing in the Masters was off the table.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bottom line Selling gold for the most money isn't about guessing where prices go next.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Buffs, who open spring ball Monday, are full-speed ahead at pretending 2025 didn’t happen — so much so, in fact, that nearly half the roster, both coordinators and a chunk of the coaching staff are brand new.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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At one point, a woman pretending to be the White House press secretary held a mock press conference while sporting Fake News buttons and what appeared to be a fake baby bump.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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In 2015, the staff of Bernie Sanders, who had begun campaigning for President, asked Friedmann for advice on a bill that would have banned the federal government from employing private-prison companies.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Smith said Microsoft is employing electricians who are commuting from as far as 75 miles away from their job sites—or even temporarily relocating to fill roles.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Clark, notably, faces primary challengers from people on the Left who are critical of Israel, highlighting her potential need for financial support from AIPAC.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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For many suppliers, sharing—even shouldering—the tariff increase was a given.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getting the world’s largest museum out of crisis after the brazen heist in October of the French crown jewels.—
John Leicester,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Assuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuming. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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