PRESUPPOSED Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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Adjective

The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025

Definition of presumed

Verb

Close relatives of Cabrera and Vela Gonzalez initially assumed ICE would clear up the issue.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The resulting knowledge could eventually contribute to long-duration space missions, where reliable food production would be essential but natural sunlight, soil and stable environmental conditions cannot be assumed.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of assumed

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The prevalence of starwashing does not mean that all extraterrestrial endeavors should be scorned, said The Cool Down.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Iliman Ndiaye, another City debutant, showed flashes of promise, while Gianluigi Donnarumma made a couple of big saves when needed (the less said about the moment the Italian nearly let the ball go under his foot and over the goal-line, the better).

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of said

Adjective

The Marquette poll also showed similar levels of opposition across the state, even in places where there is no proposed development.

— Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
Its proposed 6,1000-square-foot Mooresville convenience store would include a counter-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, Werner said.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposed

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By the time Wade was making his decision, league sources said, there was an inkling that the Sixers’ pursuit of Brown had become serious enough that those involved believed there was a legitimate chance a deal could happen.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Paul Stuart has long been known for its soft-shoulder look in tailoring and is believed to have been the first American retailer to bring side vents to the States, as well as the three-button suit.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of believed

Adjective

That game is too important, and holding someone back for a hypothetical Game 3 might be foolish regardless.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In a hypothetical matchup against Moody, the poll showed Nixon would perform a bit better than Vindman, but would still lose by 50% to 42%.

— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026

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