presumption

noun

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Definition of presumptionnext
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 How the system would work The initial phase of contract talks still would have union and county representatives seeking to hammer out a mutually beneficial deal, with a presumption that both sides would negotiate in good faith. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 My mother felt that anyone—namely her best friend from college, Bonnie Vowell, who had landed in Connecticut, and her sister, Nell—who moved to New York had a certain presumption. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 An internal memo circulated to staffers said the FBI was operating under the presumption that hackers stole data pertaining to all bureau employees, a source told Reuters. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Lindenmuth said his client had spent his adult life in military and law enforcement service and deserves the presumption of innocence. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
  1. gall
  2. assumption
  3. nerve
  4. arrogance
  5. confidence
  6. presumptuousness
  7. audacity
  8. assurance
Noun
  • The official copy covered four big sheets of parchment in ink made from oak galls.
    — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026
  • What galls, perhaps, is less the accident itself than the absence of a person stepping out from behind the wheel, having a human experience of horror and regret.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of gall
Noun
  • The firm also cut its price target to $11 from $13 and raised its fuel expense assumption for the third quarter to about $207 million.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • This assumption is oversimplified, and the problem is partly one of accounting.
    — Ben Vanpeperstraete, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of assumption
Noun
  • The millimeter-wide arrangements of around 10,000 nerves and supporting cells sat on microelectrode arrays that let researchers stimulate the tissue and record its activity.
    — Mike McRae October 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Steven Huefner, deputy director of the Election Law Program at Ohio State University, says poll chaplains might be able to calm the frayed nerves of a voting public that is constantly exposed to divisive rhetoric and news about political violence.
    — Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of nerve
Noun
  • An America that seeks justice with dignity and wisdom, not arrogance and gore.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • These fascinating, illuminating episodes raise the question of whether great fiction requires the kind of single-mindedness and even arrogance that McCarthy cultivated.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • There’s a huge confidence chasm between those who approve of the country’s leadership under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and those who don’t — just 37% of the latter have faith in the vote.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Alternatively, depression may involve placing too much confidence in outdated forecasts.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 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
  • Perhaps Tomalak’s most significant impact, however, was having the audacity to think big.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The artist needs to have the audacity to trust that the audience will get the joke.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of audacity
Noun
  • Departments operating controls need clear responsibilities; risk and compliance functions provide oversight; independent assurance needs reliable evidence.
    — Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Cortez also challenges the revenue figures and assurances about financial controls in Gildan’s 2024 and 2025 annual filings.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of assurance

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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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