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as in assumes
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I presume you'll fly if you do go
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as in says
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 presumes
This is also adjusted for an actual FIFA capacity at Hard Rock of 64,091, and, again, presumes the games there will be sold out.
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Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
My greatest wish is that this ruling sets a precedent for the Treasury and serves the thousands of ordinary citizens who are abused and crushed every day by a system that presumes their guilt and forces them to prove their innocence at the cost of economic and emotional ruin.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 May 2026
This model presumes the P/E ratio remains unchanged, indicating that the stock’s path may closely align with earnings performance, provided the broader market sustains the present multiple.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
The law presumes certain cancers are job-related and should be covered by workers' compensation.
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Ginger Allen,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Planning presumes a set of ideal conditions for childbearing — conditions most accessible to white, economically secure Americans — while stigmatizing and discouraging the reproduction of others.
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Sonya Borrero,
STAT,
1 May 2026
That presumes enrollment in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and Medicare Part D, which includes premiums, co-payments, and other out-of-pocket costs for medical care and prescription drugs.
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Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
But that presumes past voting patterns hold in November.
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ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
The message of terrorism speaks to anyone who believes that violence is a natural response to political differences, and who presumes that they may not be seen or heard otherwise.
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Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
My greatest wish is that this ruling sets a precedent for the Treasury and serves the thousands of ordinary citizens who are abused and crushed every day by a system that presumes their guilt and forces them to prove their innocence at the cost of economic and emotional ruin.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 May 2026
This model presumes the P/E ratio remains unchanged, indicating that the stock’s path may closely align with earnings performance, provided the broader market sustains the present multiple.
—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
The law presumes certain cancers are job-related and should be covered by workers' compensation.
—
Ginger Allen,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Planning presumes a set of ideal conditions for childbearing — conditions most accessible to white, economically secure Americans — while stigmatizing and discouraging the reproduction of others.
—
Sonya Borrero,
STAT,
1 May 2026
That presumes enrollment in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and Medicare Part D, which includes premiums, co-payments, and other out-of-pocket costs for medical care and prescription drugs.
—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
But that presumes past voting patterns hold in November.
—
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
The message of terrorism speaks to anyone who believes that violence is a natural response to political differences, and who presumes that they may not be seen or heard otherwise.
—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumes
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The dominant policy framework assumes that broader access equals better outcomes.
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This assumes, of course, that a work permit eventually comes through.
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Carpenter also says the district is closely monitoring some potential cuts to federal grants for students of poverty and language learners.
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And there was luck in that, the coach says.
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This is not true, unless, Miss Manners supposes, your definition of formality begins and ends with having to wear shoes.
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Farrell supposes that no high school baseball team in the nation has traveled as much as Orange Lutheran has.
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Stewart McLaurin, president of the association, believes the price tag was well worth it.
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Pakistan’s defense minister warned Friday that water security could become a cause for war if Islamabad believes its national interests are threatened.
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When a player guesses a word, the squares change color to provide feedback.
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This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.
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“Presumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumes. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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