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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Verb
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When Newcastle received an influx of cash from a sovereign wealth fund, fans assumed a legion of superstars would lead them to Champions League glory.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025 -
It has long been assumed that no such loan write-offs are allowed to be included in clubs’ PSR calculations.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The alleged video portrayed her topless while performing at the previous evening's Hoosier Idol event, an annual state talent show and fundraiser, according to 24sightNews' reporting.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mora and his alleged accomplice, Christhian Aybar, 22, were also hit with assault, robbery, criminal possession of a weapon and related offenses in an 11-count indictment unsealed in Manhattan Supreme Court.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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He is believed to be the only dual-sport athlete in the NCAA this season to play football and men’s basketball.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2025
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Nobody would’ve believed that, right?—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, in a summer dominated by negativity and supposed failures, Newcastle has completed its mission to strengthen in goal, defence and at right-midfield.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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That supposed vacancy may attract directors, Eubanks Winkler said, who see holes in plot or character development as opportunities to show off their style or mine for new relevance.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Baltimore County, this hypothetical is even worse.—
John Hohman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Aug. 2025
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Peltola, meanwhile, held a lead over Republican candidates in a hypothetical poll of the governor race.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Berry recorded an impairment charge of $44 million related to unproved properties affected by California Senate Bill No. 1137, which restricts new drilling activities within 3,200 feet of sensitive receptors.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Rhetoric surrounding an audit of aid for Kyiv has amplified unproved accusations that Ukrainian officials have siphoned off cash intended for the war effort, and could undermine other requests for assistance.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Martin replaced former Chief Keith Tomey, who was fired over misconduct allegations involving the misuse of a city vehicle, city firefighters playing in a charity softball game, and unproven claims of retaliatory behavior involving City Manager Terrence Moore.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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Depth is the bigger question for TCU as the Horned Frogs are unproven and will need some younger players to step up.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Or a business model potentially based on selling unregistered securities in a highly volatile and speculative financial ecosystem.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Palantir earnings reaction will be a tell for the speculative crowd.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Presupposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presupposed. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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