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as in hypotheses
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
my supposition is that this grape variety, which flourishes in southern France, should do equally well here, given the similar climate
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as in guesses
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
it's pure supposition on your part that there's something illegal going on next door
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as in assumptions
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
worthless genetic research that was based on the erroneous supposition that acquired characteristics can be passed on to offspring
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Recent Examples of suppositions
O'Donnell took further issue with her feeling that Hasselbeck didn't defend her against suppositions that O'Donnell was un-American for her opposition to military advances.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
One of the big suppositions behind the big data center boom is that the most cutting edge AI models will be at least as large, if not larger, than the leading models that exist today.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
She’s bemused by suppositions about the advantages of her family legacy, which in reality boasts a centuries-deep ledger of addiction, estrangement, and untimely death.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
But that premise assumes two suppositions not in evidence.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
One of the big suppositions behind the big data center boom is that the most cutting edge AI models will be at least as large, if not larger, than the leading models that exist today.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
She’s bemused by suppositions about the advantages of her family legacy, which in reality boasts a centuries-deep ledger of addiction, estrangement, and untimely death.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
But that premise assumes two suppositions not in evidence.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppositions
Noun
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But coming up with these kinds of testable hypotheses is important for moving forward our understanding of the underlying physiology of REDs.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
10 Nov. 2025
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There were some very good hypotheses implying that diet and cigarette smoking might be linked, but it had never really been shown systematically or consistently.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of users were making guesses about where Sahara learned the sign for more in the comments.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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His guesses of $10,000 and $20,000 were both incorrect, said Heather, who is on her ninth non-consecutive season of the show.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The best leaders question assumptions, reimagine progress and always keep humanity at their core.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But in many cases, assumptions can lead us astray.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The special explores theories about why the thieves targeted specific displays, who orchestrated this brazen operation and which fatal flaws in their plan ultimately led to their capture.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The result is a hodgepodge of myths and theories about how to address the issue that go well beyond advice to just eat well and meditate.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Amenabar seems to root his screenplay on conjectures about the writer’s sexuality, which many scholars consider latterday projection.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Mathematicians have been using new computational tools to formulate conjectures about how waves behave.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The police set off to raid the premises.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Suppositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppositions. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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