1
as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I presume you'll fly if you do go
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2
as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
we should presume that a person is innocent until proven guilty
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Recent Examples of presume
If Norton was trying to enter Fletcher's car illegally, the law says, it is presumed Fletcher acted in self-defense.
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Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Speaking of Shannon Kelley, some online presumed that the father of the bride picked up the tab for the wedding.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Mostly shooting deaths, except one victim died from asphyxia, and Brandon Perry was presumed killed after going missing.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
What kind of people will be attracted to politics in this day and age, to serve in jobs that have long paid very, very little and been very, very demanding and are now presumed to be a lot more dangerous than people thought?
—Fiction Non Fiction
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Speaking of Shannon Kelley, some online presumed that the father of the bride picked up the tab for the wedding.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Mostly shooting deaths, except one victim died from asphyxia, and Brandon Perry was presumed killed after going missing.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
What kind of people will be attracted to politics in this day and age, to serve in jobs that have long paid very, very little and been very, very demanding and are now presumed to be a lot more dangerous than people thought?
—Fiction Non Fiction
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presume
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President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act – assuming the version Senate Republicans passed on Tuesday becomes law–would cut the legs out from under the renewable energy industry.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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So in those circumstances the viewer would, of course, assume that that was that real person’s genitals.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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An adult was last seen on a paddleboard near the swim beach Monday afternoon, officials said.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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The crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. on June 28 at the intersection of West Taylor and Spring streets, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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Trying to differentiate the bad from the good, guessing who’s lying or telling the truth, and attempting to solve a true crime thriller are all mental puzzles that are endlessly frustrating yet completely entertaining.—
Paulina Jayne Isaac,
Glamour,
5 July 2025
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Still, Geragos guessed both of those numbers were far off base.—
Tracy Wright , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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With the adoption of AI for more of the routine work of accounting, Auden believes accountants must develop their communication skills to effectively interpret the data for the business.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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However, the two have faced complications during what’s supposed to be a pretty easy process, leading them to believe the source of the problems is King Charles.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 July 2025
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Her answer was presumably supposed to justify her vote.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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In dialogue with feminist visual traditions—think Jo Spence and Ana Mendieta—Brontē’s project carves its own terrain.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Lucy Blakiston used to think working in media meant living a glitzy life wearing kitten heels, getting her nails done and working from chic offices.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Roley, who was found dead near the scene after appearing to have shot himself, is suspected of lighting the brush with a flint fire starter before ambushing the firefighting crew in a mountainous area of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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An officer suspected the woman was under the influence of drugs after discovering her behind a business at about 4:10 p.m. Saturday, June 28, the Redding Police Department said in a news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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“Presume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presume. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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