hypothecate

verb

hī-ˈpä-thə-ˌkāt How to pronounce hypothecate (audio)
Definition of hypothecatenext
as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof even before a single vote had been cast, media pundits were hypothecating that the former senator would be the party's nominee

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothecate
  1. say
  2. assume
  3. presume
  4. believe
  5. suppose
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  • Every year, the Fuller family comes together to celebrate his birthday and death anniversary, something his aunt says helps to keep his spirit alive in the community.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • But in comments to The Sacramento Bee, spokespeople for the two companies both said that regardless of how the new ESA interpretation runs out, their timber operations will not destroy marbled murrelet habitat.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • Communication Problems Are Shaped By Expectations Most people assume searching a computer screen means looking everywhere.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • One of those 12 teams will assume the world championship from West Suburban LL, the 2025 champs who hailed from Johnstown, Penn.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of assume
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  • Waller is correct, though incorrect in presuming that market interventions properly telegraphed somehow result in good economic outcomes.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Lots of catchers and Giants second baseman Luis Arráez are presumed available, but the Braves don’t need either.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of presume
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  • If there was any question as to whether the front office believes this Cubs team can do damage in the postseason, their trade deadline moves should quell those thoughts.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Some believed Thomas County Central was as good or better than Class 7A Buford, the consensus national champion.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of believe
Verb
  • Maybe it’s supposed to end this way — as admirers who became combatants, who bonded as only emperors can, then became close.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • More recently, other experts have advised American farmers to go all out growing soybeans, supposing they will be needed by the Chinese or somebody.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of suppose
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