hypothecate

verb

hī-ˈpä-thə-ˌkāt How to pronounce hypothecate (audio)
Definition of hypothecatenext
as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof even before a single vote had been cast, media pundits were hypothecating that the former senator would be the party's nominee

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothecate
  1. say
  2. assume
  3. presume
  4. believe
  5. suppose
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  • He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Neighbors who spoke with local news outlets said the baby’s 17-year-old sister had been watching the toddler at the time of the house fire.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of say
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  • In fact, Saint Francis used an 8-0 run to assume a 21-17 lead with 10:32 left in the first half.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Challenging Ageism and Sexism It’s often assumed that innovation and entrepreneurship is for younger people, fueled by the tech startup culture that celebrates youthful founders.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of assume
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  • Of course, the same can be said of Tucker with the Chicago Cubs or any other club, presuming Astros owner Jim Crane is willing to trade him, which is no guarantee.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Whereas influencers were known for peddling aspirational life-style content, creators are presumed to have some kind of message to get across.
    Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of presume
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  • Investigators at this time believe Nguyen killed his wife and children at some point over the weekend, and then turned the firearm on himself.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Honest behavior also means understanding your surroundings, such as how your actions are affected by what others believe and how your words are perceived by the audience.
    Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of believe
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  • He’s supposed to read as a reanimated corpse; a once-suave and debonaire one, but a corpse all the same.
    Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
  • It’s supposed to be a surprise gift for Dad. Lázsló is enlisted to design it.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of suppose
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