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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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2
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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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
By law, the Parole Board is already supposed to evaluate eligible people for release, but what’s missing is a clear standard for the Board to follow.
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Julia Salazar, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Over the years, however, Death did come for the many people Iris saved, all in the order in which they were originally meant to die — along with their families, who in many cases weren’t supposed to have existed.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2025
For a long time, this movie wasn’t supposed to come out at the beginning of May.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 3 May 2025
While the Hurricanes are the betting favorites against the Capitals, many still point to their questions in goal and supposed lack of firepower.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Julia Salazar, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Over the years, however, Death did come for the many people Iris saved, all in the order in which they were originally meant to die — along with their families, who in many cases weren’t supposed to have existed.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2025
For a long time, this movie wasn’t supposed to come out at the beginning of May.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 3 May 2025
While the Hurricanes are the betting favorites against the Capitals, many still point to their questions in goal and supposed lack of firepower.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppose
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En route, Ellie tries to guess what the surprise might be, but comes up snake eyes.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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The Fever deployed three starting lineups in the preseason, but no one would have guessed that had Saturday been someone’s first time watching the 2025 team.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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In order to be approved for any of those products, a borrower needs a strong credit profile, and the willingness and ability to assume more debt.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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States like Florida could be forced to assume billions in costs for health care and disaster preparedness.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Here’s a look at the cast, then and now Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and Isobel, who was initially thought dead in the explosion that killed Reynolds, both overhear Keene plotting with another Forefront mole, Special Agent Wabash.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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In addition, just over half of respondents (53%) think state government should reallocate existing funds and revenue sources to support public transportation.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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The witness allegedly overheard the friend say that Lanez didn’t shoot the three-time Grammy winner.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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Read: The last thing bees need right now After a major winter die-off, the USDA usually returns its verdict by late March or early April, Downey said.—
Joanna Thompson,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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Bernie Madoff Bernie Madoff, infamous for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, lost a personal net worth estimated at $823-$826 million before his 2008 downfall.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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That’s dramatically quieter than the 75 decibels that retailer Tractor Supply Co. estimates as the volume of an average push mower.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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It had long been presumed that the former would be supported by the safety net provided by the rule of law.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Pretty much in place since May 7, the panel of 12 plus six alternates was presumed to be locked up this morning after prosecutors and defense lawyers went some last minute objections and challenges.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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According to sources, who wanted to remain anonymous to protect relationships, the money is most likely to be invested in improving the women’s training facilities at Cobham, which many behind the scenes believe have fallen behind those offered by WSL rivals.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Doing so would then free up Scott Harris and Co. to pursue another upgrade at the July 31 trade deadline, when the Tigers figure to be major buyers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The Mavericks figure to take Flagg and not look back.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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