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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
Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
And that’s assuming that China, already Saudi’s biggest trade partner, doesn’t also look to partner with the kingdom on its metals ambitions and play spoiler to the West’s goal of creating an alternative.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The Trojans wasted no time in assuming control of the contest.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Representing a political compromise on the issue, the Constitution requires all Senate and House members to take an oath to support the Constitution before assuming office.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
Trump hastened to meet Putin upon assuming office, greeting him in person in Alaska.
—Kim Lane Scheppele, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
With Kevin Gausman, José Berríos (assuming elbow health) and Trey Yesavage pencilled into starting spots next year, the Jays have at least two holes to fill.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Without context, you’d be forgiven for assuming that the Elena in question was not another author’s creation, but Messud’s own.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Since assuming office in late 2023, Milei has wielded a chainsaw approach to government reform in Argentina.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Kansas City will rely on Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt to continue sharing the load in the offensive backfield down the stretch of the season and into the playoffs -- assuming the Chiefs earn a place there come January.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
And that’s assuming that China, already Saudi’s biggest trade partner, doesn’t also look to partner with the kingdom on its metals ambitions and play spoiler to the West’s goal of creating an alternative.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The Trojans wasted no time in assuming control of the contest.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Representing a political compromise on the issue, the Constitution requires all Senate and House members to take an oath to support the Constitution before assuming office.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
Trump hastened to meet Putin upon assuming office, greeting him in person in Alaska.
—Kim Lane Scheppele, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
With Kevin Gausman, José Berríos (assuming elbow health) and Trey Yesavage pencilled into starting spots next year, the Jays have at least two holes to fill.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Without context, you’d be forgiven for assuming that the Elena in question was not another author’s creation, but Messud’s own.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Since assuming office in late 2023, Milei has wielded a chainsaw approach to government reform in Argentina.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
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Most Venezuelans who spoke to CNN in Caracas were wary of sharing their opinions publicly.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Republicans, meanwhile, remain wary of voting to extend the additional Obamacare subsidies, said Rodney Whitlock, a vice president at the McDermott+ consultancy who was a longtime congressional staffer and advises on health care policy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Spoken by Milan to Allura while waiting for STI tests from a doctor supposedly not accepting new patients before 2040.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last night, at the annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, the White Stripes were inducted by Iggy Pop, with Jack White accepting the honor on behalf of the duo.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
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Waymo touts its safety record, citing company research saying that compared to a human driver, Waymo vehicles reported a 91% reduction in serious injury crashes, 79% fewer airbag deployments and 80% fewer injury-causing collisions.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nist, however, pushed back against this recollection, saying her bed simply wasn’t big enough for the two of them.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The 28-year-old didn’t leave commenters guessing too long.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
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The end result — essentially the hottest FaceTime ever — leaves viewers guessing who will be next to pick up the phone.—
Ana Calderone,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, Cena outsmarted him by grabbing the chair, throwing it next to Dom, and pretending to be down on the mat.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the 43-part series, Monroe calls several churches and other places of worship pretending to be a mother in need of formula for her baby.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Williams pointed to schools potentially using magnetometers at events, while employing additional law enforcement to patrol the perimeter of large gatherings.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Solutions, employing old and new technologies, are under development by a number of private and public companies and in collaboration with the Department of Energy, which is required by law to accept and store spent nuclear fuel.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Some fans were critical of Chiefs general manager Brett Veach when the team failed to make a deal last week ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Vance Joseph's unit adjusted and stiffened quickly, shouldering the entire weight of a football game.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, individual coverage topped $9,300, on average, this year, up 5% – with employees shouldering $1,440 of the cost and employers paying the rest.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Assuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuming. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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