as in to assume
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
the book presupposes its readers will already know something about the subject
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Recent Examples of presuppose
General social customs presuppose people of goodwill, not such extreme and unfortunate cases.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
But this presupposes that the forgiveness expressed toward Dylann Roof was for Dylann Roof.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
It is less firmly established that a young Carême played an active role in statecraft, and yet that’s exactly what this frothy, flirty and above all fun show presupposes.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Washington’s new sanctions campaign presupposes that the quagmire the United States creates would somehow engulf Russia.
—Joshua Landis, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2020
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
But this presupposes that the forgiveness expressed toward Dylann Roof was for Dylann Roof.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
It is less firmly established that a young Carême played an active role in statecraft, and yet that’s exactly what this frothy, flirty and above all fun show presupposes.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Washington’s new sanctions campaign presupposes that the quagmire the United States creates would somehow engulf Russia.
—Joshua Landis, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presuppose
Verb
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That’s assuming no more Fed officials are fired, which could change the trajectory of monetary policy for the next few years.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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A lot of people assume that individuals make conscious decisions that lead to these outcomes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cox said there was no information leading authorities to believe there was a second person involved.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even though those charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court, an open felony case can hurt a defendant’s chance of finding employment and housing, creating financial instability for them and their families.—
MARGARET SHREINER,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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It is presumed that Willi Castro, or Seiya Suzuki will play right field while Tucker heals.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lerner believes that without smarter management, enterprises will face spiraling bills and strained infrastructure.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The governor said that the suspect is believed to have acted alone.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Was he supposed to laugh at him and call him a loser?—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Reflecting on her own experience with Maddox, O’Connor said nobody educates parents on what they’re supposed to ask for.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Treasure & Bond Puff-Sleeve Sweatshirt And don’t think for a second that puff-sleeves are only for fancy occasions!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Presuppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presuppose. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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