SUPPOSING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

supposing

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present participle of suppose

as in estimating

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 assuming

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 thinking

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 saying

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 supposing Even supposing the pledges in the 1990s documents amounted to a crime, the legal deadline for bringing mortgage fraud charges has expired. —

Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025

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Boerboels are known for having one of the strongest bite forces in the canine world, with tests estimating their bite pressure at roughly 500 to 800 PSI (pounds per square inch).

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Visual effects and postproduction work are seen as most vulnerable to the technology, with one study in early 2024 of nearly 300 leaders across the industry estimating that more than 200,000 positions will be eliminated over the next three years.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026