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
My question incorrectly presupposed that Kiffin had gotten over it.
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Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2025
That phrase, au naturel, presupposes a commonsense distinction between nature and history.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
That presupposes a sophomore jump-not-slump from QB Drake Maye.
—Greg Cote
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
That means in talent reviews, the conversation should not presuppose a single strategy.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for presuppose
Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2025
That phrase, au naturel, presupposes a commonsense distinction between nature and history.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
That presupposes a sophomore jump-not-slump from QB Drake Maye.
—Greg Cote
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
That means in talent reviews, the conversation should not presuppose a single strategy.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for presuppose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presuppose
Verb
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The most common mistake is building the orchestrator first and assuming specialists will materialize later.—
Praveen Satyanarayana,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Democrats are refusing to agree to an extension as long as Pulte is set to assume the role.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In recent weeks, Bass has offered her own critical assessment of Raman, saying the councilmember struggled to work closely with others — even her own allies.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Then, the magic comes in the editing room, piecing together the story to say something bigger than one shot ever could.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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There is an assumption of arrogance, of high expectations, of going into every major tournament presuming their team will win it.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Like anyone accused of a crime, Nick is presumed innocent, and he is entitled to mount his defense with the resources that are lawfully his own.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Police believe the incident occurred when at least two people began shooting at each other at the festival.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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But that, believe it or not, isn't very big for here.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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That kind of gift-giving is supposed to be equal.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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At the June 1 hearing, her lawyer compared the law to anti-SLAPP laws that are supposed to deter defamation suits that are actually designed to stifle speech (per Courthouse News Service).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Perhaps Wetzel is already thinking about a radio-friendly alternate line.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Still, Henry says Musk has a way of clearing hurdles the industry thought impossible.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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“Presuppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presuppose. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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