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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
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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?
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of suppose
It’s been 48 years since Three’s Company brought together three zany roommates — who weren’t supposed to be living together, according to the landlord’s rules — who charmed the world with their comedic antics.
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Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Hagan said during a recent webinar for a large state restaurant association, many proprietors were surprised to learn they weren’t supposed to be counting service fees as tips.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The measure appears to have been the least favored around the southeastern edge of the county, an area that was originally supposed to get access to the silver line.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Be yourself because maybe [those people] are graced for that and that’s what they’re supposed to do.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
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Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Hagan said during a recent webinar for a large state restaurant association, many proprietors were surprised to learn they weren’t supposed to be counting service fees as tips.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The measure appears to have been the least favored around the southeastern edge of the county, an area that was originally supposed to get access to the silver line.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Be yourself because maybe [those people] are graced for that and that’s what they’re supposed to do.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Waldabhang in Unterach am Attersee (Forest Slope in Unterach on the Attersee), meanwhile, is estimated to rake in more than $70 million.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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Nineteenth-century reporters could be extremely casual with facts and guessed at the spelling of names.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each round features challenges and trivia as contestants try to guess how everyday Americans think and live.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite what many baseball fans think, the Dodgers do have holes to fill in their lineup.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Here's what analysts think AMD will be announcing.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Following the Qianlong Garden, museum officials said Yangxindian (Hall of Mental Cultivation), the residence and administrative office for Qing emperors, is also expected to reopen this year after completing restoration work that started in 2018.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Darbin Wofford, deputy director of health care for the centrist Democratic group Third Way, said even if there’s an agreement that reopens the government without a subsidy extension, Republicans already own the consequences.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company released 6-month results — from April to September — and the quarterly numbers have been calculated by CNBC, based on company statement and LSEG data.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Talking about poop and blackheads might seem socially inept, but it’s calculated.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Before Hamilton assumed the role in 2004, Robert Linn served as the GOP mayor from 1946 to 2004.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Whether out of unconscious sexism, his infatuation with her, or both, Lee was catastrophically wrong in assuming that Betty Jo was an innocent victim in the Washberg affair.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even if those traits have been on display for years and Antetokounmpo has stacked up great performances for over a decade, Turner believes people need to take time to appreciate his consistent excellence.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officials believe that lightning was the cause of the fire.—
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Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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At least nine people are believed to have been killed on the ground, including a child, in addition to the plane's three crew members who are presumed to be dead, according to authorities.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Following Kemp's withdrawal from the running, Greene, 51, was presumed by many to be eyeing the seat.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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