PRESUMPTION Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

presumption

noun

pri-ˈzəm(p)-shən

Definition of presumption

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 The Fifth Amendment is critical in preserving that presumption of innocence. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 July 2026 But in recent months, skepticism about the presumption has also come from judges appointed by Republicans, such as McElroy, or in GOP strongholds. — J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 28 July 2026 The presumption there is that Kratos will move on to new gods, something Laufey is already doing in its strange afterlife location. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Torres wrote that courts apply a presumption against preemption in areas where states historically exercised their police powers, and gambling regulation has historically been left to states. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for presumption

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Noun

It was followed by oak galls, acorns, aspen buds and mushrooms.

— Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
That the earnestness the genre requires galls us cynics, who love to hide in our books, away from all those pesky bodies in the first place?

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of gall

Noun

Roberts said Wednesday that the results suggested the injury was more muscular, rather than nerve related.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
The nerve-wracking journey is one the friends wanted to share not only to warn other hikers but to express their gratitude to the volunteer rescuers.

— Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of nerve

Noun

In the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the same updating Gallup survey, forty-nine per cent of college graduates expressed confidence in the job market, compared to forty-four percent of respondents who had less than a college degree.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
When asked on Monday if the team has the talent to improve at center, Quinn reiterated his confidence in Washington’s trio of Allegretti, Good-Jones and Gulbin.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Aggie is appalled at Nile’s presumptuousness, his entitlement.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
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

Definition of presumptuousness

Noun

The owners’ arrival in San Diego comes as Dodgers owner Mark Walter faces a federal probe into his business empire, fueling speculation about a possible ownership change despite assurances the team won’t be sold.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
However, advocates want better assurance through local measures that these laws will be honored.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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