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
This is widely presumed to be the product number for the Galaxy S25 Edge.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
After a meteoric rise, she was arrested by authorities in August 2024, but to date, she is presumed innocent, with the case ongoing.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
After declaring insolvency, the former found a funding consortium just before Christmas, but that deal has since dissolved and Lilium is presumed to now be shut for good.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Considering Wilson has joined the Giants, it would be presumed that the Rodgers and Steelers situation could heat up in the coming days and weeks.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
After a meteoric rise, she was arrested by authorities in August 2024, but to date, she is presumed innocent, with the case ongoing.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
After declaring insolvency, the former found a funding consortium just before Christmas, but that deal has since dissolved and Lilium is presumed to now be shut for good.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Considering Wilson has joined the Giants, it would be presumed that the Rodgers and Steelers situation could heat up in the coming days and weeks.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presume
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And there’s usually some wiggle room, a premium being paid to reap future opportunities or a discount to assume some risk.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile, in a tentative ruling issued on Thursday, denied CBS’ bid for a court order that would’ve temporarily blocked Sony’s efforts from assuming distribution.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.—
Maria Ward,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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After a clue brought via a time machine (what else?), guesses for Yorkie included Lori Loughlin (Thicke), Kyle Richards (Jeong), and Erika Jayne (McCarthy-Wahlberg).—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In China, markets fluctuated as investors responded to the White House clarifying that the level of tariffs on Chinese goods is now 145% -- not 125% as previously believed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jones believes the debate will only end when lawmakers take action.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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And what is she supposed to do, take a bullet for them?—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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After all, a true pal should be all about growing and winning together—and there’s no place for an ugly rivalry when you’re supposed to be on the same team.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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Loch Ness, the infamous freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, has long been thought to be the home of an indescribable creature.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who didn’t know better might have thought that Strong was actually the veteran of the pair, unfazed by the fanfare and the promise of a national semifinal matchup with UCLA in Tampa, Fla., on Friday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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These tariffs target goods from more than 180 countries and territories, including China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Vendors impacted by the cancellations suspect the move was triggered by the trade dispute.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Due to Kevin’s olive skin and brown eyes, his grandmother suspected his mother had cheated on his father.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Presume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presume. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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