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 Bedrock Principle: Presumption of Innocence There is another vital fundamental principle endangered by this episode: the presumption of innocence in criminal proceedings.
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
His request to keep Morales’ bond at $5 million was denied when Murphy acquiesced a request made by Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard S. Stein to raise bail by $2.5 million now that Morales no longer has the presumption of innocence.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
There are multiple presumptions as to why Pope Francis was well liked by non-Catholics, including his humble beginnings, focus on social justice and the environment and emphasis on interfaith relations, experts said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
McFadden agreed that the high-ranking officials were entitled to a presumption of good faith and that the policy, on its face, seems not to discriminate against the AP.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
His request to keep Morales’ bond at $5 million was denied when Murphy acquiesced a request made by Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard S. Stein to raise bail by $2.5 million now that Morales no longer has the presumption of innocence.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
There are multiple presumptions as to why Pope Francis was well liked by non-Catholics, including his humble beginnings, focus on social justice and the environment and emphasis on interfaith relations, experts said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
McFadden agreed that the high-ranking officials were entitled to a presumption of good faith and that the policy, on its face, seems not to discriminate against the AP.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
Noun
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Her gall bladder and a large part of her liver were removed, according to a review of her medical records by The Times.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements).—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Administrators can begin by: • Auditing their systems for accessibility barriers, including the assumption that students must meet traditional admissions criteria.—
Nicole Kim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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If those are the assumptions, then Bennett, a pending UFA, would be attractive.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Two years later — after moving out of the house and into the garage — Ellie is working up the nerve to tackle her issue with Joel head-on.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Inflammation makes the corneal nerves more sensitive in people with dry eyes.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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The Knicks have pulled it off by being resilient, near perfect in spurts and with the help of arrogance from the opponent.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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As Napoli’s frustrations grew, Inter gained in confidence of being able to retain their title, one many thought lost.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Of all the intangibles in sports, confidence is the one that comes and goes.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Those assurances had been met in the Friday executive order, the governor’s press release said.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The judge is looking for an assurance, which is not what the NCAA provided.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Though she was miffed, she was also impressed by his audacity.—
David Sheff,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Her last efforts to fight for herself and her children require audacity.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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