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as in theory
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the widespread assumption that violent entertainment leads to violent behavior in children your argument is faulty because it's based on erroneous assumptions
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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
his air of assumption tended to put people off rather quickly
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Recent Examples of assumption
What Spinrad admitted was only an assumption fast became a fact.
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The Editors, National Review, 7 July 2025
While the assumptions that Hurts and Brown aren't on great terms are still alive and well, Goedert hopes to get NFL fans to understand that the two stars are more than fine.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
One of the company’s big assumptions about the phone had turned out to be wrong.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
This was done with the assumption that on top of whatever caused the ulcer, there was now also a potentially aggressive secondary infection—one not knocked out by the previous round of antibiotics the man had been given.
—ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for assumption
The Editors, National Review, 7 July 2025
While the assumptions that Hurts and Brown aren't on great terms are still alive and well, Goedert hopes to get NFL fans to understand that the two stars are more than fine.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
One of the company’s big assumptions about the phone had turned out to be wrong.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
This was done with the assumption that on top of whatever caused the ulcer, there was now also a potentially aggressive secondary infection—one not knocked out by the previous round of antibiotics the man had been given.
—ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for assumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumption
Noun
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Perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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With the biggest advocate for the impact theory gone, the mystery has lingered for decades.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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Putin’s arrogance in wanting total Ukrainian surrender could prove his downfall, if only Trump sticks to his position.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The arrogance wasn’t hers alone; many people have tried to assign the Tully monster a place in the tree of life since it was first discovered 70 years ago.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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The legacy sequel has a familiar premise, but features a fresh cast of characters, along with some survivors from the first two movies — including Freddie Prinze Jr., who reprises his role as Ray, and Jennifer Love Hewitt, who is back as Julie James.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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Being the world's most valuable company is not a sign of permanent superiority.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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What To Know According to a French intelligence report shared with the Associated Press, Chinese diplomats worked to publicize the downing of Rafale jets during the conflict while promoting the superiority of Chinese fighter aircraft.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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This hypothesis is largely extrapolated from research in mice.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Testing is still underway to confirm this hypothesis.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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But the hustle down the line that followed, resulting in a single for the visiting leadoff hitter to start Friday’s 7-6 win over the A’s, was a representation of Lukes’ hard-working attitude, according to his former head coach at Sacramento State, Reggie Christiansen.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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These remarks appear emblematic of the attitude of the football side of the business.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Manning spoke out about Williams and shared his belief that Johnson will be exactly what the doctor ordered for the young quarterback.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The latter requires evidence, a burden of proof, and a presumption of innocence, while the former often conflates an accusation with a conviction.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Yet acknowledging that Caillebotte painted men — overwhelmingly, repeatedly and with intimacy — is not presumption.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Assumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumption. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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