1
as in gall
shameless boldness
shocked by his presumption in insisting that we buy his raffle tickets
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2
as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the presumption of innocence
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Recent Examples of presumption
Its hero, Rusty Sabich, was a prosecuting attorney entitled to the presumption of innocence, as the law requires, when an ambitious rival puts him on trial for the murder of a colleague.
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Lisa Henricksson, airmail.news, 11 Jan. 2025
So why not own your investigation or say the team preferred to stand by a presumption of innocence instead of hiding behind the league?
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2024
Bluntly put, longstanding assumptions and presumptions about American power, purpose, policy, and strategy in the world’s most economically dynamic region are about to go out the window.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
And remember, and this is not just a small thing, the fundamental concept of American justice is the presumption of innocent...until you're proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Henricksson, airmail.news, 11 Jan. 2025
So why not own your investigation or say the team preferred to stand by a presumption of innocence instead of hiding behind the league?
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2024
Bluntly put, longstanding assumptions and presumptions about American power, purpose, policy, and strategy in the world’s most economically dynamic region are about to go out the window.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
And remember, and this is not just a small thing, the fundamental concept of American justice is the presumption of innocent...until you're proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
Noun
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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The real magic happens when people bring ideas to life — when teams push boundaries, challenge assumptions and pour their passion into building something extraordinary.—
Calvin Rasode,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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One possible issue is Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare condition where the immune system attacks the nerves, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and even breathing problems in severe cases.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Having a solid balance of electrolytes helps to regulate fluids and pH levels, support muscle and nerve function, and promote brain health, says Dr. Alex Crane, a primary care doctor with Scripps Hospital in San Diego.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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All of which meant that when economists gathered in San Francisco this month for the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, there was a sense that their famous confidence — critics would say arrogance — had been, if not shattered, certainly dealt a body blow.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Relevant reality skills: Rob, while deadly charming, has always played Survivor by putting his confidence (some would say cockiness) and expertise (some would say arrogance) on full display.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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Building confidence and learning to love yourself are lengthy (if very worthwhile) pursuits.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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Offshore wind, while promising, remains one of the more expensive sources of renewable energy, making robust policy support crucial for investor confidence.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Staffers, though, want full assurance that Pappas will not be shuttered and that their patients will not be displaced.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2025
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But many Venezuelan opposition figures are skeptical of these Trump administration assurances.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Jeff has the audacity to comment on Manchi’s English pronunciation when his Spanish is nonexistent, for example.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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Donald Trump’s flurry of first-day executive orders aimed at remaking American government in his image may have Americans’ heads spinning, but one stands out from the rest for its sheer audacity.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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