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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2
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
Between the 2006 edition in Germany until at least 2042 (presuming FIFA abide by their confederation rotation principle in 2038), Europe will not have solely hosted a men’s World Cup other than Russia in 2018.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The game's big story was Dallas's frontcourt rotation, as presumed starting center Teaira McCowan came off the bench and played just five minutes.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The sheriff’s department said the man’s death is presumed accidental until an autopsy is completed.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 19 May 2025
It had long been presumed that the former would be supported by the safety net provided by the rule of law.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The game's big story was Dallas's frontcourt rotation, as presumed starting center Teaira McCowan came off the bench and played just five minutes.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The sheriff’s department said the man’s death is presumed accidental until an autopsy is completed.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 19 May 2025
It had long been presumed that the former would be supported by the safety net provided by the rule of law.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presume
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In order to be approved for any of those products, a borrower needs a strong credit profile, and the willingness and ability to assume more debt.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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States like Florida could be forced to assume billions in costs for health care and disaster preparedness.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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The new alternatives could inspire people who were initially deterred by GLP-1 injectables’ high price tag to give these medications a try, Roebuck said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
20 May 2025
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The witness allegedly overheard the friend say that Lanez didn’t shoot the three-time Grammy winner.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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En route, Ellie tries to guess what the surprise might be, but comes up snake eyes.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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Labeling the Menu Take a note from the hosts of yesteryear and don't leave guests guessing what's for dinner.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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According to sources, who wanted to remain anonymous to protect relationships, the money is most likely to be invested in improving the women’s training facilities at Cobham, which many behind the scenes believe have fallen behind those offered by WSL rivals.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Records aren’t supposed to matter in Derby matches.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The film series centers on various groups of people who survive catastrophic accidents they weren’t supposed to live through.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Here’s a look at the cast, then and now Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and Isobel, who was initially thought dead in the explosion that killed Reynolds, both overhear Keene plotting with another Forefront mole, Special Agent Wabash.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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In addition, just over half of respondents (53%) think state government should reallocate existing funds and revenue sources to support public transportation.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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When Darwin’s friends start dying, Pia suspects the hauntings are connected to Darwin’s past misdeeds.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Washington suspects Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Presume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presume. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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