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adjective

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verb

past tense of presuppose
as in assumed
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 presupposed
Verb
My question incorrectly presupposed that Kiffin had gotten over it. — Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presupposed
  1. presumed
  2. assumed
  3. alleged
  4. said
  5. proposed
  6. believed
  7. supposed
  8. hypothetical
Adjective
  • The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of presumed
Verb
  • Following his passing in 2021, his son, Adam Stewart, assumed the role of Executive Chairman, continuing the family legacy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The lifting was assumed, God was the obvious entity being addressed, but what mattered most was the us, us, us.
    — Abdelrahman ElGendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of assumed
Adjective
  • Several Japanese nationals, including executives at top Japanese firms, were reportedly detained in August over alleged violations of dual-use goods export restrictions.
    — Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • One answer to such questions comes from the recent resignation of BOR Vice Chair Juanita James, who was appointed to head the search for a new CSCU chancellor, and faced her own criticism for alleged inaction over the problems within the BOR.
    — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of alleged
Verb
  • Schneider said the members gave themselves space, then checked whether everyone felt comfortable returning to the stage.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Gaza health officials have said at least 1,400 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since last October's ceasefire.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of said
Adjective
  • New agency gets broad powers The proposed Department of Artificial Intelligence would operate as a cabinet-level federal agency.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The proposed Department of Neighborhood Safety is modeled after a program in Durham, North Carolina.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of proposed
Verb
  • Industry analysts observe that if market participants believed crude transport could permanently rely on rerouting, alternative ports, and emergency reserve releases, oil prices should have pulled back meaningfully.
    — , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Much of that sum—$250 million—comes from his contract with the Saudi Pro League’s Al Nassr, which is believed to be subsidized by commercial agreements orchestrated by the club.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of believed
Adjective
  • But clearly any supposed rivalry between the legendary bands is water under the bridge.
    — Peter Gicas, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
Definition of supposed
Adjective
  • Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha blasted former first lady Michelle Obama’s podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, after a segment discussing hypothetical scenarios of men getting pregnant.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, Curtis’ hypothetical hinged on a somewhat ludicrous notion, which is to say if ESPN chose to revisit that botched experiment, McAfee would be the guy to take on the role as comic foil.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of hypothetical

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“Presupposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presupposed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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