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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
Creativity, though, presumes a background in classic technique onto which a personal point of view is added.
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Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
3 July 2026
That level presumes an 11 percent underlying rate, plus a 7 percent benefit from the World Cup, partially offset by a 1 percent drag from Middle East operations.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
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
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
3 July 2026
That level presumes an 11 percent underlying rate, plus a 7 percent benefit from the World Cup, partially offset by a 1 percent drag from Middle East operations.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumes
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The Gulf, though legally unchanged, now assumes direct Iranian strike risks.
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Photos of the chefs are right there on the packaging, and the service correctly assumes that their reputations will draw you in.
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The Canadian report says only 28 human cases have been reported in Canada since 1924, while the CDC reports fewer than 10 people die from rabies each year in the United States.
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The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm 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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Ubel believes having multiple Mass options is about inclusion rather than division.
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He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
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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 4 Jul. 2026.
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