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
The presumption that a woman’s wedding should be the best day of her life has outlived many waves of feminism.
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
While the government bore the responsibility to rebut the presumption of vindictiveness, prosecutors did not call as a witness the person who reopened the case, to explain why.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Their presumption is that a government can expertly run the economy if only staffed with expert businesspeople.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The lawsuit comes after the state's Supreme Court ruled last week that Hill’s actions triggered the legal presumption that the jury had been improperly influenced and that prosecutors failed to prove the verdict was unaffected.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
While the government bore the responsibility to rebut the presumption of vindictiveness, prosecutors did not call as a witness the person who reopened the case, to explain why.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Their presumption is that a government can expertly run the economy if only staffed with expert businesspeople.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The lawsuit comes after the state's Supreme Court ruled last week that Hill’s actions triggered the legal presumption that the jury had been improperly influenced and that prosecutors failed to prove the verdict was unaffected.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
Noun
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Feeding mites produce the fluffy gall that cannot be rubbed off the plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Second, a supporters group blessed to be cheering for Leo Messi shows a bit of gall, frankly, to want more.—
Greg Cote
May 18,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The first is the buy-back clause Real Madrid insisted upon when Paz was sold to Como; the assumption is that it will eventually be activated.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Pla2na/Getty Images Many Americans spend decades building a retirement plan around the simple assumption that their monthly Social Security benefits will provide a reliable source of income no matter what happens with their finances or the economy.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The injuries led to a degenerative nerve condition that eventually required the amputation of his right leg.—
Noah Daly
June 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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Andreeva won that too, just as Baptiste was threatening to force a deciding set that would have tested her nerve.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The problem is that without Humility, confidence easily becomes arrogance, decisiveness becomes impulsive, and expertise becomes a barrier to learning.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In Polis’ case, so does arrogance.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The service ethos is more discreet deference than chatty confidence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sam Levinson’s trust in me and belief in me instilled an immense amount of confidence into me.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 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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We are flabbergasted at the audacity of Todd and Chase Chrisley, who are more focused on attacking my client rather than defending themselves against the allegations of criminal conduct.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Status here is famously measured in horsepower and the audacity of one’s custom paintwork.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The government, which used the firefighting foam at 28 defense bases across the country, alleged 3M gave assurances the substance was safe to dispose of, biodegradable and nontoxic.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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The government, which used the firefighting foam at 28 defense bases across the country, alleged 3M gave assurances the substance was safe to dispose of, biodegradable and non-toxic.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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