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as in calculates
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 assumes
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 thinks
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 says
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 supposes
Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supposes
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In your cellphone, for example, your phone calculates your location by receiving signals from satellites.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Like other smart scales, the RunStar 8E SmartScan Ultra calculates your body composition using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) via electrodes in its base.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Lost Man isn’t the only one who assumes control of the film’s narrative, which is divided into three chapters, each centered on a different figure.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The equation assumes a historical average snowline at around 4,000 feet in most basins, Hoekema said.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jerry thinks this move will drive a wedge between Reggie — who left the sport after a gambling scandal and as a result has never gotten proper recognition for his prowess on the field — and Rusty, who only ever attempted 12 field goals, two of which hit children in the face.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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JPMorgan thinks that’s surprising given the margin upside the company could realize as commodity prices surge.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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In a social post, MSP says the Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call about possible shots being fired in the area of Cloverdale and Woodside avenues in Royal Oak Township.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are 31 countries that use nuclear power, which provides about 10% of global electricity, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which says another 40 nations are either considering the technology or preparing to build a plant.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Epstein estimates that the land technology business will grow 30% in 2026 as demand for replenishing munitions grows.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Marc Lotenberg, the founder and chief executive of Dorsia, a members-only platform for exclusive restaurant reservations, estimates brands can spend up to tens of millions of dollars at Coachella.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Seitz guesses this is what drew Audree in.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who guesses the date the snow pile will be fully melted can win a $20 Freedom card, good for a few train rides.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The business side of the industry, including the MBS Group, the world's largest studio operator, believes the momentum must continue.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother believes in Hell, and my grandmother also firmly believes that everyone that has ever wronged her belongs there, roasting slowly.—
Adriana E. Ramírez,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The message of terrorism speaks to anyone who believes that violence is a natural response to political differences, and who presumes that they may not be seen or heard otherwise.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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The early investigation presumes that the victim had been a pedestrian.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Supposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supposes. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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