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as in to guess
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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as in to assume
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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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
With his dad, he’s confronted with the fact that he’s supposed to kill his father.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Weidman and Anders were originally supposed to fight at UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Was there something exposed that he wasn’t suppose to see?
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Weidman and Anders were originally supposed to fight at UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Was there something exposed that he wasn’t suppose to see?
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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But there will still be live shows — and maybe a few songs, if bassist Guy Berryman had to guess.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Poetry for Neanderthals for $25: Every card has a word, and your seemingly simple task is to get your team to correctly guess it within the time limit by speaking in single syllables only.Simon Hill, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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Challenging Ageism and Sexism It’s often assumed that innovation and entrepreneurship is for younger people, fueled by the tech startup culture that celebrates youthful founders.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Looking ahead to 2025, Post pointed to potential optimism surrounding CEO Ariane Gorin, who assumed the role in May 2024, as a possible positive catalyst for the stock.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The holiday is thought to celebrate the sun's return and the land's rebirth as days begin to get longer after the longest night of the year.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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After the attack, the prison was placed on lockdown, meaning all those incarcerated in the facility were confined to their housing, as a precaution while an investigation is ongoing, Todd said.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The case was investigated by the Columbus City Prosecutor's Office, Cincinnati officials said.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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He is estimated to win an arbitration award of a one-year, $28.8 million contract, after prevailing over the Blue Jays in arbitration to the tune of $19.9 million prior to last season.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The World Bank estimates the cost of damage and economic losses from the war in Lebanon to be about $8.5 billion.Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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It would soon, it was presumed, elect a female president.Nate Cohn, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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This fateful decision meant that, when he is presumed to have fallen ill on his walk, Mosley was unable to raise the alarm.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tennessean high school sports writer Tyler Palmateer discovered in his reporting on this statewide project that many coaches believe these projects have become a necessity.The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Honest behavior also means understanding your surroundings, such as how your actions are affected by what others believe and how your words are perceived by the audience.Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The hummer might also figure this out on his own, requiring you to just be patient.Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Now retailers are figuring on finishing the season on plan or possibly even above plan.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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