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as in to guess
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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2
as in to assume
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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3
as in to think
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 to say
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 suppose
The general takeaway is that AI isn’t supposed to be used for mental health guidance.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
There was not supposed to be much money to spend this window, never mind the next.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Asking them to police a city is unfair — to them, and to the people they’re supposed to serve.
—Eric Chastain, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
They were not supposed to release it until my team had approved it.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
There was not supposed to be much money to spend this window, never mind the next.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Asking them to police a city is unfair — to them, and to the people they’re supposed to serve.
—Eric Chastain, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
They were not supposed to release it until my team had approved it.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppose
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The Bot gets 1 point for guessing in three and 1 for beating me, so 2 points x2 = 4.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the early, character-developing scenes, the filmmaker throws in nightmarish visual and aural flourishes, leaving us guessing as to their meaning.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s assuming no more Fed officials are fired, which could change the trajectory of monetary policy for the next few years.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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A lot of people assume that individuals make conscious decisions that lead to these outcomes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Treasure & Bond Puff-Sleeve Sweatshirt And don’t think for a second that puff-sleeves are only for fancy occasions!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cox said there was no information leading authorities to believe there was a second person involved.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The department is working with University of Arizona researchers to develop statistical models to better estimate numbers.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics today issued a revision of its employment numbers for the twelve months between April of 2024 and March of 2025, showing more than nine hundred thousand fewer new jobs than originally estimated.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even though those charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court, an open felony case can hurt a defendant’s chance of finding employment and housing, creating financial instability for them and their families.—
MARGARET SHREINER,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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It is presumed that Willi Castro, or Seiya Suzuki will play right field while Tucker heals.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lerner believes that without smarter management, enterprises will face spiraling bills and strained infrastructure.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The governor said that the suspect is believed to have acted alone.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some companies are figuring it out and seeing real value.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Can’t figure a reason for the backwards nature of it.—
Sam McDowell
September 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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