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
Ruben does little to dissuade Niall’s presumptions.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Meantime, all presumption of innocence from me.
—Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
This notion was based on outdated presumptions of hillforts as being occupied by violent, prehistoric savages.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2026
Registration on the Principal Register provides nationwide constructive notice, a legal presumption of ownership, and the right to use the ® symbol — tools that matter when knockoffs and unauthorized merchandise inevitably appear.
—Pj Green
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Meantime, all presumption of innocence from me.
—Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
This notion was based on outdated presumptions of hillforts as being occupied by violent, prehistoric savages.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2026
Registration on the Principal Register provides nationwide constructive notice, a legal presumption of ownership, and the right to use the ® symbol — tools that matter when knockoffs and unauthorized merchandise inevitably appear.
—Pj Green
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for presumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
Noun
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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
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Worse yet, the black olive tree caterpillar also feeds on these galls caused by the mites, accelerating staining through its droppings.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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The Maldives Coast Guard began an over and underwater search for the four remaining divers, but once Benedetti’s body was found, the authorities began working under the assumption that the four remaining divers were inside the cave.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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But that assumption can present risks to employers.—
William Phillips,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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At the annual Tony Awards nominees luncheon, Broadway’s biggest stars, breakthrough performers and veteran craftspeople traded nerves for laughter, candid confessions and mutual admiration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Another high-stakes meeting this week will do little to calm nerves.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Think about the arrogance behind that.—
Jovani Patterson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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But his temper and arrogance were equally unparalleled, constantly leading him to argue with authority figures, from referees to his own managers.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Although Detroit collapsed in the second round, the front office’s confidence in Bickerstaff, who signed a contract extension the day after the Pistons ousted the Orlando Magic in the first round, hasn’t wavered.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ahead, pro hairstylists advise on how to transition out of a relaxer while minimizing breakage and maintaining confidence in your hair.—
Janell M. Hickman-Kirby,
Allure,
18 May 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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But the increase has not been fueled by the audacity of a few elite sprinters.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Was the omission classic Alcaraz audacity or a mere translation issue?—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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There are no assurances that the new staff will do that as effectively.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Lummis said the war would go on until there were assurances about Iran's nuclear capabilities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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