1
as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I presume you'll fly if you do go
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as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
we should presume that a person is innocent until proven guilty
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Recent Examples of presume
Hank, in attempting to save himself, starts to act out a stereotype of his own, the Western loner who presumes to take on a hero’s mantle.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
One of the three Sakalava skulls returned to Madagascar, which gained independence from France in 1960, is presumed to be that of King Toera, the French Ministry of Culture said in a statement Tuesday.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Under the Constitution, people charged with crimes are presumed innocent.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Authorities are now presuming Emmanuel is dead, according to officials.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
One of the three Sakalava skulls returned to Madagascar, which gained independence from France in 1960, is presumed to be that of King Toera, the French Ministry of Culture said in a statement Tuesday.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Under the Constitution, people charged with crimes are presumed innocent.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Authorities are now presuming Emmanuel is dead, according to officials.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presume
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The fire is assumed to have been sparked by lightning.—
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4 Sep. 2025
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The reintroduction team assumed most of the population would settle in the southern third of Indiana, where large reservoirs and river systems create ample habitat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite staff layoffs affecting about 300 employees, industry analysts say Condé Nast still faces high pressure to continue restructuring and invest in digital innovation to survive long term headwinds.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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General maintenance takes place every four years and was last carried out in 2022, Bogas said, adding that weekly and monthly maintenance and daily inspections are also carried out.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The most recent edition of Deloitte’s Football Money League, which ranks clubs worldwide by revenue, had six English clubs (no prizes for guessing which) in the top 10.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Knowing the kinds of shenanigans these three get into, guessing yes to both would probably be the smart move.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
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6 Sep. 2025
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Skinner believes a club like Manchester United should be attracting players of Rolfo’s calibre.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Was he supposed to laugh at him and call him a loser?—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Reflecting on her own experience with Maddox, O’Connor said nobody educates parents on what they’re supposed to ask for.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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It is suspected that lightning triggered the fire.—
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Among the photos is one of the back of a mystery man’s head that her fans suspect is her boyfriend Jim Curtis, who is an author and life coach.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Presume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presume. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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