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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
This is a direct perversion of what’s supposed to be the apolitical branch.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
One of the big moments for Mel in this week’s episode happens when Whitaker performs an IO on a conscious patient, which he’s not supposed to do.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2025
He’s supposed to return to basketball activities within the next four to six weeks.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025
Plot Overview The Kennedy cousins, Tristan and Ethan, arrive at the White Lotus Maldives for what’s supposed to be a relaxing getaway.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
One of the big moments for Mel in this week’s episode happens when Whitaker performs an IO on a conscious patient, which he’s not supposed to do.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2025
He’s supposed to return to basketball activities within the next four to six weeks.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025
Plot Overview The Kennedy cousins, Tristan and Ethan, arrive at the White Lotus Maldives for what’s supposed to be a relaxing getaway.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppose
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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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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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A couple years ago, fans even thought that Swift might make a cameo onthe medical drama, which is still on the air after 20 years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Staying silent for a few seconds can make people think of you as smart.—
Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors,
CNBC,
2 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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The United Nations said on Wednesday that people in Mandalay city, one of the worst affected areas, are completely cut off from electricity and running water.—
Eve Brennan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Analysts estimate Meta could gain between $2.46 billion and $3.38 billion in additional ad revenue in 2025 if TikTok is banned.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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With the average global tariff at approximately 18%, U.S. economic growth will slow to around 1% for the next several quarters, with inflation rising back to 5%, estimated Mark Dowding, BlueBay chief investment officer at RBC Global Asset Management.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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This presumes, however, that the person making the transfers does not have personal guarantees outstanding or significant creditor problems at the time.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rodriguez’s lawyer, Michael Hawkins, said the case is still in the early stages and reminded the public that Rodriguez is presumed innocent.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Zammit said the company continues to believe Prime Air is a valuable proposition for consumer convenience.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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His new plan doesn’t use such rhetoric, but Bard Epstein did note Mamdani continues to believe the NYPD’s budget contains lots of bloat, including too much money earmarked for overtime and specialized police units like the Strategic Response Group.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Yet the Red Sox still figure to give him opportunities over the next two months.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Everyone figured this band was cooked, but Harry and Stein put an ad in the Village Voice and auditioned 50 applicants.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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