suppositious

Definition of suppositiousnext

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Adjective
  • Now that same leader can be felled by an Instagram pile-on or a spurious Substack rumor, and is likelier to shy from the long, slow, gritty work of governance.
    Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • Though the top judge later clarified that his remarks related only to individuals with spurious degrees and not India’s youth in general, the remarks kicked up a social media storm—which fueled thousands of sign-ups on CJP’s website, taking even Dipke by surprise.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 May 2026
Adjective
  • Oceanfront rooms with balconies are coveted for good reason; waking up with a hot cup of coffee, salty sea air, and a view of the Atlantic is an unreal way to start the day.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • The individual deals have taken on a slightly unreal quality.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Adjective
  • The audience gets glimmers of Katie and Greg’s relationship, but the show is bogged down by dull characters like the policeman who seems to have it out for Greg, and even by its focus on Archie’s point of view, which is just a depiction of narcissism and a formulaic pseudo-midlife crisis.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
  • These currencies are an integral part of cybercrime operations, as they are poorly understood and are often pseudo-anonymous, says Kristina Amerhauser, a senior analyst from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC).
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • To make matters worse, cybercriminals are using fake FIFA sites, bogus ticket offers and phony job ads to scam viewers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • Here are details on the sweet, tiny bites of unctuous decadence, and the fluffy, bogus cones best left in the freezer.
    Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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“Suppositious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppositious. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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