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
The dangerous misconception here is to presume these coaches have embarked on wholesale makeovers to succeed in modern-day basketball.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
In other words, the new rules presume that SNAP benefits undermine recipients’ work ethic.
—Claudia Strauss, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Olivar, who has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent, is set to go to trial on May 19.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
In other words, the new rules presume that SNAP benefits undermine recipients’ work ethic.
—Claudia Strauss, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Olivar, who has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent, is set to go to trial on May 19.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presume
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By the time Szeemann was invited to organize two consecutive installments of the Venice Biennale (in 1999 and 2001), the criticism of curators’ assuming the role of meta-artists, in Szeemann’s case with quasi-shamanistic aspirations, had become a commonplace.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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And assume that any unexpected message about your Social Security number deserves a second look.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The other says that the sky is black, then blue, and always empty.—
Sandra Lim,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a social media post on Monday morning, Kuwait said a service building at a power generation and water desalination plant were damaged in an attack Sunday evening, killing one worker.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Foster said a few people correctly guessed the breed combination.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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There is a famous idea that large groups can be good at guessing simple things, like — like the weight of a bull.—
Gary Shapiro,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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This was believed to be the first time in baseball history a player has robbed three homers in one game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police said it was believed the driver initiated the right turn and hit the bicyclist, a 69-year-old man from Joliet, believed to have been traveling eastbound on the sidewalk on the south side of West Jefferson Street and had entered the roadway to cross Springfield Avenue.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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When are Americans supposed to retire?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Right now, our California Department of Education — which is really supposed to be helping inform policy and deliver the implementation — reports to both the state superintendent and to the governor.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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What was John thinking before the surface of the water appeared before his windshield, rushing forward at terrifying speed?—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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How many average people have once thought about harming ourselves or others?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many immigration lawyers suspect that the March email ordering a halt in new asylum pretermissions could indicate a shift toward other forms of third-country deportations.—
Molly A. Wallace,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Four individuals suspected of nefarious dealings involving Bhrags were charged and arrested on Tuesday in connection with the corruption investigation, including the company’s executive director, Roberto Samedy, and its former board chairman, Jean Ronald Tirelus.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Presume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presume. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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