1
as in accepts
to take to or upon oneself
we promised to assume responsibility for any damage to the flower beds caused by the volleyball game in the backyard
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as in says
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
everyone assumed, wrongly, that someone else was bringing dessert
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as in guesses
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
as I just assumed it was too late to go out, I didn't think to ask
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as in pretends
to present a false appearance of
she assumed an air of nonchalance even though she was wildly ecstatic she was going on the date
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as in employs
to provide with a paying job
assumed as partner by the prestigious law firm
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Recent Examples of assumes
The Gulf, though legally unchanged, now assumes direct Iranian strike risks.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Photos of the chefs are right there on the packaging, and the service correctly assumes that their reputations will draw you in.
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Marisa Malanga,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 June 2026
Jack Nicholson stars as a disaffected journalist who assumes the identity of a dead man in an attempt to start over, only to find that his new life is even more complicated than his own.
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Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
But putting storage on display in the name of democratizing culture assumes objects’ accessibility is only about space and physical access, and that curatorial interpretation is a screen rather than a bridge to the thing itself.
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Kelly Presutti,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Every credible roadmap to 2030 assumes hundreds of billions of dollars in new domestic data-center buildout to meet the growing demand for AI’s expansion and capabilities.
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Warren Wimmer,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The dominant policy framework assumes that broader access equals better outcomes.
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Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
This assumes, of course, that a work permit eventually comes through.
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E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Aemond assumes control of King's Landing as Prince Regent.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Photos of the chefs are right there on the packaging, and the service correctly assumes that their reputations will draw you in.
—
Marisa Malanga,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 June 2026
Jack Nicholson stars as a disaffected journalist who assumes the identity of a dead man in an attempt to start over, only to find that his new life is even more complicated than his own.
—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
But putting storage on display in the name of democratizing culture assumes objects’ accessibility is only about space and physical access, and that curatorial interpretation is a screen rather than a bridge to the thing itself.
—
Kelly Presutti,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Every credible roadmap to 2030 assumes hundreds of billions of dollars in new domestic data-center buildout to meet the growing demand for AI’s expansion and capabilities.
—
Warren Wimmer,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The dominant policy framework assumes that broader access equals better outcomes.
—
Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
This assumes, of course, that a work permit eventually comes through.
—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Aemond assumes control of King's Landing as Prince Regent.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumes
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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That pressure should be maintained until Iran either fully accepts the three core conditions or the regime itself faces the prospect of collapse.
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The Canadian report says only 28 human cases have been reported in Canada since 1924, while the CDC reports fewer than 10 people die from rabies each year in the United States.
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The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says.
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When a player guesses a word, the squares change color to provide feedback.
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This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.
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The show only pretends to be organized around romantic couples.
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The sequence in which Carmy tries to talk Richie down from a panic attack feels equally dynamic and alive right to its conclusion — when Carmy pretends they’ve gotten locked in, just as Carmy once was, to mess with Richie’s head.
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Riles’s company now employs 18 people, and as of May, the company’s grown 43% year over year, according to John Helms, director of sales and business insights, clocking slightly over $10 million in revenue in 2025.
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Alyse Lopez-Salm, who lives in a small North Carolina town close to the military base that employs her husband, is one of the 35 million Americans who work from home.
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In the run-up to the summit, Erdogan described Turkey as a reliable ally that consistently shoulders responsibility on NATO’s southeastern flank and will continue to play a leading role in the alliance.
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Pulisic, who shoulders the heaviest load for the USMNT, split two defenders and poked a pass to Weston McKennie, who seemed to be trying to send a cross across the goal.
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Creativity, though, presumes a background in classic technique onto which a personal point of view is added.
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That level presumes an 11 percent underlying rate, plus a 7 percent benefit from the World Cup, partially offset by a 1 percent drag from Middle East operations.
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This is not true, unless, Miss Manners supposes, your definition of formality begins and ends with having to wear shoes.
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Farrell supposes that no high school baseball team in the nation has traveled as much as Orange Lutheran has.
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“Assumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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