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as in accepting
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 saying
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 guessing
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 pretending
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 employing
to provide with a paying job
assumed as partner by the prestigious law firm
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Recent Examples of assuming
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Alfredo Delgadillo has been promoted to CEO & President, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, assuming oversight of Universal Music Latino in the United States, while continuing to lead Universal Music Mexico and the Regional Mexican label Fono.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Add in the lack of any real effort by the city or state to consistently work with early stage tech and assuming that startups will be in New York just because is a very dangerous assumption.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
This time around, assuming an April 1 launch, 21% of the far side will be in sunlight when the Artemis II astronauts sail past, giving the crew a chance to directly see portions of the far side never before observed by human eyes.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Mills was absent from Monday’s broadcast, with Gary Davies assuming broadcasting duties.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Bootstrappers take such interactions for granted by assuming Lorentz invariance (the symmetries of a flat space-time fabric for particles to move around in).
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Due to that illiquidity and risk, investors receive higher-than-usual interest payments along the way and get their principal back at the end of the term (assuming the borrower doesn't default).
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
But Giegel still plans to seek SBA dollars for new research and development, assuming the bill becomes law.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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The researchers suggest that future batteries may need to account for this dynamic behavior rather than assuming a stable internal structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Alfredo Delgadillo has been promoted to CEO & President, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, assuming oversight of Universal Music Latino in the United States, while continuing to lead Universal Music Mexico and the Regional Mexican label Fono.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Add in the lack of any real effort by the city or state to consistently work with early stage tech and assuming that startups will be in New York just because is a very dangerous assumption.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
This time around, assuming an April 1 launch, 21% of the far side will be in sunlight when the Artemis II astronauts sail past, giving the crew a chance to directly see portions of the far side never before observed by human eyes.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Mills was absent from Monday’s broadcast, with Gary Davies assuming broadcasting duties.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Bootstrappers take such interactions for granted by assuming Lorentz invariance (the symmetries of a flat space-time fabric for particles to move around in).
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Due to that illiquidity and risk, investors receive higher-than-usual interest payments along the way and get their principal back at the end of the term (assuming the borrower doesn't default).
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
But Giegel still plans to seek SBA dollars for new research and development, assuming the bill becomes law.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
Adjective
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Be wary of those who push for your cash without offering sufficient collateral or payback plans.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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In comparison, the US has adopted a warier stance towards OpenClaw and other AI tools.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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In particular, adopting an accepting attitude toward your experiences seems to drive many of the positive effects of mindfulness.—
J. David Creswell,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the district is accepting broad development proposals through April 9.—
Thomas White,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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That neighbor also raised concerns about security, saying fewer on-site resources and changes in how calls are handled have left some people feeling uneasy.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For years, would-be first-time homebuyers have complained about the skimpy inventory of starter homes, saying costly McMansion-style subdivisions are all that’s being built now.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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The playful breed-guessing challenge has captivated dog lovers, highlighting how diverse mixed-breed dogs can be—and how much personality can hint at ancestry.—
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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And in Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Hurt played one of the New York socialites who falls into the web of deceit created by a charismatic young man (Will Smith) pretending to be the son of Sidney Poitier.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2026
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But requiring all 3- or 4-year-olds to participate in a public preschool program or pretending that child care will produce better outcomes for all children doesn’t hold up to the data.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Giants are in town to start a three-game series, the Padres’ first NL West games of the year, and are employing their third different leadoff hitter in four games.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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For Iranian athletes who play in domestic-league games that aren’t broadcast internationally, the World Cup serves as a critical launchpad to impress international scouts.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Likewise, scholars Zhou and Lee identify similar struggles among Asian Americans shouldering the weight of these social comparisons.—
Stephen Chen,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum, who sat out against OKC along with fellow starter Derrick White, overcame a slow start Saturday to finish with 20 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and two steals while shouldering his heaviest workload since his return from Achilles surgery last Friday.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Assuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuming. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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