1
as in gall
shameless boldness
shocked by his presumption in insisting that we buy his raffle tickets
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as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the presumption of innocence
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Recent Examples of presumption
There is a presumption of irreparable harm, Brann noted, after a finding of trademark infringement.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that this immunity is essential for the executive branch's independence, and even former presidents are entitled to a presumption of immunity for official acts.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
In his second term, Trump now benefits from the presumption of his own survival from even the most politically debilitating of stories.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
The spoliation inference becomes a presumption of guilt that's incredibly challenging to overcome.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that this immunity is essential for the executive branch's independence, and even former presidents are entitled to a presumption of immunity for official acts.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
In his second term, Trump now benefits from the presumption of his own survival from even the most politically debilitating of stories.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
The spoliation inference becomes a presumption of guilt that's incredibly challenging to overcome.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
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Take, for instance, another women’s sports team that had the gall to outperform their male counterparts, the U.S. Women’s National Team.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
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People were essentially imprisoned in their homes, yet Newsom had the gall to dine mask-free at French Laundry with lobbyists.—
Houman Hemmati,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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In early discovery, speed helps teams test assumptions and surface flaws quickly.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For years, Fort Worth ISD had asked those staffers to focus on helping teachers improve their teaching skills, with the assumption that better instruction — and, therefore, higher test scores — would follow.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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The surgery comes with risks, including nerve injury and a loss of range of motion.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria can go to various parts of the body including the heart, central nervous system, the brain or peripheral nerves.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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The failure to heed early warnings from experts like Makary and Bhattacharya—now in positions to reshape federal health policy—underscores the arrogance of it all.—
Houman Hemmati,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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One of the habits of being trustworthy is being humble, so when assertiveness tips into arrogance this is a red flag for potential clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In her caption, Dreyer shared how far she's come in her confidence as a mother since welcoming her oldest son.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In fact, sleeping in that position is also a sign of confidence and security.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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This dynamic, automated and tamper-proof validation offered superior assurance compared to traditional static reporting methods.—
Mirror Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Headline-grabbing promises and assurances of simple solutions have worked well for Trump in domestic political campaigning, but defaulting to the types of blustery deal-making that Trump has done his whole life is simply not going to work for extremely sensitive international relations.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Martell has long championed freedom, audacity and excellence, and is continuing its cultural journey by shining a spotlight on the people and platforms shaping Afrobeats from within.—
Nkosiyati Khumalo,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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In 1930, in an act of extraordinary audacity, St. Clair even testified against the N.Y.P.D. for corruption.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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