as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
this new computer program is a supposed improvement over the old one
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as in estimated
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 assumed
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 believed
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 said
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 supposed
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
If this is your first outing with the play, you could be forgiven for losing the thread or for wondering why, after the burial of his supposed beloved, as Fate’s hand is squeezing him ever tighter, the hero takes a clunky pause to debate with himself about the ethics of suicide.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 May 2026
Ben Burrows, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The county civil grand jury concluded the school board canceled the contract based on a misrepresentation of the facts, failed to act in students’ best interest, disparaged the school community and took actions that were supposed to be handled by district staff.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Adjective
New, supposed breakthroughs are touted but then immediately couched with the reminder that this is the worst the technology will ever be.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
If this is your first outing with the play, you could be forgiven for losing the thread or for wondering why, after the burial of his supposed beloved, as Fate’s hand is squeezing him ever tighter, the hero takes a clunky pause to debate with himself about the ethics of suicide.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 May 2026
Verb
Mistaken identity is supposed to be a factual decision, like most offsides, so the referee does not need to watch it back.
—Ben Burrows, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The county civil grand jury concluded the school board canceled the contract based on a misrepresentation of the facts, failed to act in students’ best interest, disparaged the school community and took actions that were supposed to be handled by district staff.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supposed
Adjective
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The apparent hoax came just hours after another active shooter was reported on the University of Tennessee's campus in Chattanooga.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The service comes after Natalie Rupnow's mother, Mellissa Rupnow, died by an apparent suicide.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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It’s estimated that there may have been as many as 10 million elk in North America at the time of European settlement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Upon meeting Caldas, Enderle noticed the athlete's muscles and height but still assumed Caldas was a female.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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According to Stengel, it is assumed that the effect is achieved via modulation of inflammatory processes, nerve activity, and the regulation of stress hormones such as cortisol and neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine—all of which happens along the gut-brain axis.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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In the video, the suspects were seen wearing black face coverings, with one also carrying a black backpack and a pink box believed to be containing the cash.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Our original motto made no claim about what Americans believed about God.—
David Williamson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The report said witnesses claimed that the airplane lost some altitude before regaining it, then flew at treetop height and turned to the right before disappearing from their view.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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But City Manager Sean Charpentier said the city doesn't have nearly the resources to do the job themselves.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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This method calculated a fractional reduction in fuel consumption based on current and future fuel economy requirements.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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These aren't speculative bets — they're calculated investments in what companies see as the next fundamental computing platform.—
Daniel Newman,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Who would have guessed before this game Bryce Young would thoroughly outplay Stafford?—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Dec. 2025
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There was consensus – ESPN’s panel of insiders guessed the Clippers would be the league’s sixth-best team!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Supposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supposed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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