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
Where Uthmeier succumbs to bigotry is in the presumption that DEI means unqualified.
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Howard L. Simon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s because many federal immigration laws are built around the presumption of birthright citizenship and don’t address situations like that, though the laws could change.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The question of women’s participation is framed not as administrative policy, but as a threat to the sanctity of Torah itself, as though women seeking to be tested on halacha must first overcome a presumption of unworthiness.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The measure also creates a presumption that vehicles, vessels or aircraft brought into California within 12 months of purchase were bought for use in the state and are subject to taxation.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Howard L. Simon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s because many federal immigration laws are built around the presumption of birthright citizenship and don’t address situations like that, though the laws could change.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The question of women’s participation is framed not as administrative policy, but as a threat to the sanctity of Torah itself, as though women seeking to be tested on halacha must first overcome a presumption of unworthiness.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The measure also creates a presumption that vehicles, vessels or aircraft brought into California within 12 months of purchase were bought for use in the state and are subject to taxation.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
Noun
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Larvae emerge inside the galls and eat from the plant in winter.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Axios reported last week that Republicans have the gall to consider more stealing from health care and day care to pay for a budget bill containing as much as $200 billion to fund the Iran war and immigration enforcement.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don’t rely on assumptions or shortcuts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to data from MarineTraffic, 37 total vessels transited under the assumption that the strait was safe to transit.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If nerves come up, that’s part of the process, not a reason to stop.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Alan retired from performing in 1987 after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their defensive style can look like arrogance or hostility.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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But after being shunned by head coach Thomas Frank, his confidence looks low, a state of mind that wasn’t helped by putting his penalty over the bar in Wales’ World Cup play-off shootout defeat by Bosnia & Herzegovina in March.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Magic will need to continue to play with a high level of confidence Wednesday night for Game 2.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Aggie is appalled at Nile’s presumptuousness, his entitlement.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
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Optimistic Miami Dolphins fans — assuming there are any left right now; forgive the presumptuousness — could find a way to be (relatively) encouraged coming out of Thursday night’s game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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While the erotica is obviously fascinating, the other stories and the audacity of the architecture itself is worth at least half a day on-site.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yet beyond rarity and badge adjacency, value lies in the audacity of the idea and the precision of its execution.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Jakob Larsen, the head of maritime security for BIMCO, the largest international association representing shipowners, said in a note Thursday that most shipping companies need a stable ceasefire and assurances from both sides of the conflict that the strait is safe for transit.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Authorities allege that Bang gave early shareholders false assurances in 2019 that a stock market debut was not on the horizon, inducing them to sell their stakes to a private equity vehicle connected to his associates.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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