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as in calculates
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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as in assumes
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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as in thinks
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 says
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 supposes
This is not true, unless, Miss Manners supposes, your definition of formality begins and ends with having to wear shoes.
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Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Farrell supposes that no high school baseball team in the nation has traveled as much as Orange Lutheran has.
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Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.
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Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.
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Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Farrell supposes that no high school baseball team in the nation has traveled as much as Orange Lutheran has.
—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.
—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.
—
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supposes
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McKinsey calculates that European NATO core defense spending has doubled since 2019 and could reach about 800 billion euros ($912 billion) by the end of the decade.
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That assessment comes from Nielsen’s TV and streaming measurement system, which calculates how many people have watched for at least one minute.
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The Gulf, though legally unchanged, now assumes direct Iranian strike risks.
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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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Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen thinks so—and there's no more perfect manicure than Capri Blue to match the moment.
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Putin thinks that time is on his side, that Western support will peter out and that Ukraine’s resistance will eventually collapse under pressure from strategic bombing, analysts say.
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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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The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that enforcing the measure would cost the government up to the low tens of millions annually, and that much of the cost would be paid for through penalties and fees charged to affected clinics.
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Ritolia estimates Russian gasoline production is currently running at around 20% below domestic demand because of the Ukrainian strikes, with refinery runs (the amount of crude oil refineries are processing) at multi-year lows.
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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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Ubel believes having multiple Mass options is about inclusion rather than division.
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He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
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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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“Supposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supposes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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