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as in theory
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the widespread assumption that violent entertainment leads to violent behavior in children your argument is faulty because it's based on erroneous assumptions
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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
his air of assumption tended to put people off rather quickly
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Recent Examples of assumption
On the far right, the general assumption was that the Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis must have been made a long time ago and known by Biden’s personal physician, given that presidents do not have to wait weeks for medical appointments.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
For example, in prosecuting the trade war, Trump operates based on a wide range of largely false assumptions and images about global trade, Chinese attitudes and behavior, and U.S. strategic advantages over China.
—Michael Swaine, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
Eaton derives roughly 17% of its total revenues from data centers, according to the company’s 2025 growth assumptions.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Employees who challenge assumptions often face resistance from peers and leadership.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
For example, in prosecuting the trade war, Trump operates based on a wide range of largely false assumptions and images about global trade, Chinese attitudes and behavior, and U.S. strategic advantages over China.
—Michael Swaine, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
Eaton derives roughly 17% of its total revenues from data centers, according to the company’s 2025 growth assumptions.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Employees who challenge assumptions often face resistance from peers and leadership.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for assumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumption
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Russian sources, however, have suggested a third theory: that Portnov might have held compromising material on current Ukrainian officials.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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But as hardcore Swift fans know, popular theories don’t always play out in real life.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
23 May 2025
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Opinion: America was gaslit by the arrogance of Joe Biden and his enablers.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The arrogance of the IRS should shock the conscience of all Americans.—
Chuck Flint,
Boston Herald,
21 May 2025
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The hardest challenge for films with such unique premises that have genuine heart behind them is often creating an internal set of rules that’s plausible enough to generate immediate buy-in from audiences.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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In addition to copying the original’s format, structure, and name, Spain’s SNL also borrowed the premises of many of the show’s classic sketches, simply tweaking the reference points to land for local audiences.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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The formal presentation took place in the same battle-scarred stadium, Berlin’s Olympiastadion, where Adolf Hitler watched Owens, the Black American athlete, win four gold medals in the 1936 Games, dealing a blow to Hitler’s notions of racial superiority.—
Ciarán Fahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Imagine a future Supreme Court case challenging church-state separation, with Christians vying against Christians for superiority.—
Emmett Coyne,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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However, the data doesn't seem to really support this hypothesis in manufacturing.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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For each test, include the specific messaging hypothesis, how to implement it, and how to measure results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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With devil-may-care attitude, Johnson found joy in every stanza, operating in total synergy with Angus Young.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Armed with such an attitude and unencumbered by expectation, Arsenal produced one of its great performances, Stina Blackstenius’ goal in the 74th minute proving the difference between the two teams.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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But that week, belief felt like the scarcest resource of all.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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With antisemitic beliefs already at their highest levels in decades, and with Jewish communities around the world facing a tsunami of antisemitic harassment and vandalism, especially post-Oct. 7, his comments about Jews and praise for Hitler are reaching a younger, more susceptible audience.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But the administration is prepared to dismantle the presumption of citizenship that has been a literal birthright for 125 years.—
James Thomas Snyder,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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Finally, New York has a powerful presumption for protecting the vulnerable from suicide.—
Charles Camosy,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2025
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“Assumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumption. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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