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as in assumes
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I presume you'll fly if you do go
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as in says
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 presumes
Despite the political specificity of the family history unearthed here, the script presumes a level of profundity that’s just not there in the movie’s ponderous silences and woozy montages.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
This premium valuation presumes that the company can maintain double-digit growth and margin expansion in the long term.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Hank, in attempting to save himself, starts to act out a stereotype of his own, the Western loner who presumes to take on a hero’s mantle.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
But this approach presumes that plenty of people are eager to use transit.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
This premium valuation presumes that the company can maintain double-digit growth and margin expansion in the long term.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Hank, in attempting to save himself, starts to act out a stereotype of his own, the Western loner who presumes to take on a hero’s mantle.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
But this approach presumes that plenty of people are eager to use transit.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumes
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This assumes the utility sees a demand of about 1,500 MW to supply data centers.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Matty assumes the court will automatically apply the same protections to Dasha in the new case.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Ram's driver, Kolton Blees, 30, of Pearcy was injured, the report says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cousin, who is CEO of FSF Ventures, a nonprofit focused on sustainable food business models, believes investments like AI will help spur productivity in land already used for cultivation.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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According to the Japanese government, North Korea denies that Hajime’s sister Kyoko entered its territory – Japan believes otherwise.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Paul Tan guesses it might be offered elsewhere with a range of diesel powertrains, and perhaps those will bring a bit more grunt.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
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Mackay guesses the center will be able to begin enrolling officers’ children by mid-summer 2025.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Presumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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