1
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
if we suppose a minimum profit of $10,000 from the charity auction, we should be able to pay for the family's medical expenses
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
what do you suppose he's going to do with the prize money he won?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to think
to have as an opinion
voters wrongly supposed that the new mayor would be opposed to letting hazardous waste be transported through the city
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
had always supposed that her father would bequeath the family farm to her
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of suppose
Be hungry and be ambitious, but also let the universe put you where you’re supposed to be.
—
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Ever look at your paycheck and wonder how you’re supposed to save, invest for retirement and cover essentials — all at the same time?
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
The evening is also supposed to represent the tastes of the Globes voting body—which is composed of international members of the press—yet the only speech cut short by music was that of Kleber Mendonça Filho, the director of the Best Non-English Film winner, The Secret Agent.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for suppose
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Ever look at your paycheck and wonder how you’re supposed to save, invest for retirement and cover essentials — all at the same time?
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
The evening is also supposed to represent the tastes of the Globes voting body—which is composed of international members of the press—yet the only speech cut short by music was that of Kleber Mendonça Filho, the director of the Best Non-English Film winner, The Secret Agent.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for suppose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppose
Verb
-
Barring drastic cuts to spending or bringing in additional revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the deficit could be as high as $18 billion this year and $35 billion in future years.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Idaho’s Office of Performance Evaluations, an independent oversight agency, estimated in a report released last year that the gap between what school districts spend to educate students with disabilities and what the state provides is more than $80 million.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Jenny did, in fact, guess you right away.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
-
Mamdani would not speculate on whether DCS would have handled the incidents that led to two tragic shootings by NYPD officers last week, but with clear guidelines for first response, no one will have to guess.—
Daniela Gilbert,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The teacher thinks his work is bad?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
-
Isabel initially thought the sounds shaking her surroundings were thunder.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Due to cold temperatures, emergency medical services were contacted to evaluate her, authorities said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Jackson’s business track record has been just as calculated as his music career.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2026
-
For each, the company calculated population and per capita income over eight years.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Under such a rental structure, tenants are responsible for assuming their share of operating expenses, including property taxes, insurance and common area maintenance.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
-
Aumann’s lawsuit says he was initially hired as a consultant to assist fundraising for the venture but was asked to assume the CEO title after a falling out with a previous leader.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
-
Investigators believe Moore first killed his father, 67-year-old Glenn Moore; his brother, 33-year-old Quinton Moore; and his uncle, 55-year-old Willie Ed Guines, at the family's mobile home in western Clay County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
All these are fears that most would’ve presumed, but now exhibitors are finally going public with their fears.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Intelligence analysts, friend and enemy alike, do not have the luxury to presume that the American commander in chief is just having a bad night.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
