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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
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.
—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
The early investigation presumes that the victim had been a pedestrian.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Journalists have a duty to report the sequence of events clearly and to avoid framing that presumes motive or minimizes the threat posed by the suspect.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
What a trigger warning presumes is that readers are entitled to be protected before the fact from the possibility of powerful emotion, an odd entitlement at best and one that is seldom afforded to any being in the course of the rest of life.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The Catholic Church presumes that war is a failure of politics.
—Gerard F. Powers, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The guidance presumes that the current tariff rates on all countries will stay in place for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
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
The early investigation presumes that the victim had been a pedestrian.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Journalists have a duty to report the sequence of events clearly and to avoid framing that presumes motive or minimizes the threat posed by the suspect.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
What a trigger warning presumes is that readers are entitled to be protected before the fact from the possibility of powerful emotion, an odd entitlement at best and one that is seldom afforded to any being in the course of the rest of life.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The Catholic Church presumes that war is a failure of politics.
—Gerard F. Powers, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The guidance presumes that the current tariff rates on all countries will stay in place for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumes
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An earlier analysis from Deutsche Bank pointed out that the CBO assumes the primary deficit—the shortfall between revenue and spending excluding interest payments on debt—is expected to remain relatively stable over the next decade and beyond at about 2% of GDP.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Importantly, guidance for both the current quarter and full year assumes no economic improvement.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Administration for Children and Families says state child support agencies submit qualifying cases, and federal officials forward those records to the State Department.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, actor Victor Colicchio — who lived at the Chelsea Hotel and was in and out of the room on the night of the murder — believes that Vicious wouldn't have killed his girlfriend.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Obama believes norms that prevent the expansion of executive power may need to be codified into law.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Seitz guesses this is what drew Audree in.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who guesses the date the snow pile will be fully melted can win a $20 Freedom card, good for a few train rides.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Presumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumes. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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