1
as in gall
shameless boldness
shocked by his presumption in insisting that we buy his raffle tickets
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2
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
The solution is not abandoning presumption, but restoring empathy, curiosity, and trust as the central goals of vaccine conversations.
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Torie Bosch, STAT, 31 Jan. 2026
But the presumption is Russian subs.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
An artist may regard his work to be far more important than parenting, but he is helped by the presumption that there will be future generations to bestow durability upon it.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
After Maye and Stafford, the odds drop off significantly, showing the strength of the presumption that the Super Bowl MVP will likely be a quarterback.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for presumption
Torie Bosch, STAT, 31 Jan. 2026
But the presumption is Russian subs.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
An artist may regard his work to be far more important than parenting, but he is helped by the presumption that there will be future generations to bestow durability upon it.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
After Maye and Stafford, the odds drop off significantly, showing the strength of the presumption that the Super Bowl MVP will likely be a quarterback.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for presumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
Noun
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Imagine having the gall to besmirch the name of a young mother killed for trying to speak up for her neighbors or of an ICU nurse shot in the back for trying to tend to a woman who had been pepper-sprayed in the face.—
Sasha Abramsky,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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After an open meeting on Wednesday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr said that networks should operate under the assumption that shows like The View, Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Certainly, Hondo looks pretty reflective and concerned in one of the first look stills as events challenge his legacy and his assumptions about authority, so sense of self.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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For the first time, the researchers demonstrated that human spinal cord organoids can reproduce the formation of dense glial scars, which block nerve regeneration.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Clarke’s team also simplified the electrical architecture that serves as the nerve system of the EV.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Raised on a strict diet of toughness and discipline by his father, Dean arrives with undeniable talent – and an arrogance that quickly earns him enemies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Things moved about at the top with a little more arrogance and zip but at the bottom was the ever-moving present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The coalition led by Abubakar and Obi may yet figure out a maneuver and policy outlook that commands Nigerians’ attention and confidence.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills, vote, discuss current issues, speak in public with confidence, contact public officials and volunteer in their communities to address issues of common concern.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 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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It was targeted at everyone who has the audacity to be foolish.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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His photographs vibrate with the excess of their ornamentation, with an audacity of presence that exceeds the realm of the emblematic.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Given the government’s refund assurances, however, the trade court put all the lawsuits on hold until the Supreme Court’s decision.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
20 Feb. 2026
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Scores of vendors are owed millions of dollars after being stiffed for several years, even while Baker and his team gave assurances that all would work out and that the combination of Saks and Neiman’s would eventually thrive.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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