presupposes

present tense third-person singular of presuppose

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of presupposes The framing already presupposes anthropocentrism. Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presupposes
Verb
  • This assumes the utility sees a demand of about 1,500 MW to supply data centers.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Matty assumes the court will automatically apply the same protections to Dasha in the new case.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Despite the political specificity of the family history unearthed here, the script presumes a level of profundity that’s just not there in the movie’s ponderous silences and woozy montages.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
  • This premium valuation presumes that the company can maintain double-digit growth and margin expansion in the long term.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Ram's driver, Kolton Blees, 30, of Pearcy was injured, the report says.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With more than 15,000 employees, Tomasso has penned over 500 notes—and believes the small gesture has an outsized impact.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • His stint in Vietnam made all that possible, Schieffer believes.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Presupposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presupposes. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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