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1
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
Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Even when assuming that a product works well and its technology and application are based on sound and robust scientific evidence, adoption and long-term success depend heavily on a customer's first experience and expectations.
—Mattia Lucchini, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
And that’s assuming rookie Patrick Paul is ready to replace Terron Armstead if the Dolphins part ways with their Pro Bowl left tackle, which wouldn’t be surprising because of his contract, age and troublesome knee.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Parents and guardians can receive a $2,000-per-child tax credit, assuming the child being claimed was under the age of 17 in 2024.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
In the chaos, the girls' mother evacuated with another daughter, assuming Lama and Sama were with their father.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Many schools allocated the first shifts to middle and high schools, assuming older kids could better handle going to school in the dark, notes Terra Ziporyn Snider, executive director of the nonprofit advocacy group Start School Later.
—Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Change Your Team's Stereotypical Mindset Through Education A powerful tip for resonating authentically with diverse media is to avoid assuming each ethnicity only connects with its own.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Deng Xiaoping, Mao Zedong's successor, instituted the policy in 1979 as one of his first initiatives after assuming power.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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As such, even assuming that some more tariffs are put on, the potential impact on China's economy overall is likely to be limited.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Even when assuming that a product works well and its technology and application are based on sound and robust scientific evidence, adoption and long-term success depend heavily on a customer's first experience and expectations.
—Mattia Lucchini, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
And that’s assuming rookie Patrick Paul is ready to replace Terron Armstead if the Dolphins part ways with their Pro Bowl left tackle, which wouldn’t be surprising because of his contract, age and troublesome knee.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Parents and guardians can receive a $2,000-per-child tax credit, assuming the child being claimed was under the age of 17 in 2024.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
In the chaos, the girls' mother evacuated with another daughter, assuming Lama and Sama were with their father.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Many schools allocated the first shifts to middle and high schools, assuming older kids could better handle going to school in the dark, notes Terra Ziporyn Snider, executive director of the nonprofit advocacy group Start School Later.
—Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Change Your Team's Stereotypical Mindset Through Education A powerful tip for resonating authentically with diverse media is to avoid assuming each ethnicity only connects with its own.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Deng Xiaoping, Mao Zedong's successor, instituted the policy in 1979 as one of his first initiatives after assuming power.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
Adjective
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Be wary of positions that don’t require interviews or specific qualifications.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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There is, however, one aspect of DOGE that the American people should be wary of that few are talking about: its impassioned deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) to take the reins of the federal government.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Patient demand increases should inspire us to rethink traditional staffing models and apply a balanced approach to accepting change in healthcare delivery.—
Corey Scurlock,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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And yet, despite accepting the reality of the injury and what lies ahead of him, Moe Wagner searched for the good in the situation while keeping a smile on his face Monday.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Without being curious, you can be left guessing or making wrong assumptions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Without it, you’re left guessing about the reasons behind the outcome, creating room for doubt and speculation.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While maintaining a quirky and mysterious air, the show yields questions like, is a cult real if its creators are pretending but its followers aren’t?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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June Squibb plays the titular Thelma, who gets taken in by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson Danny (Fred Hechinger) to the tune of $10,000.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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Additional safety features for the 35th anniversary include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition with Grand Touring models employing optional Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Distance & Speed Alert.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Federal agencies could also be reminded to assess new risks in employing broad statutory readings, due to the effective demise of the APA statute of limitations under Corner Post.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On the surface, the creamy tomato dish with citrusy greens has all the makings of a dinner that seems too good to be true—minimal prep, a handful of ingredients, and only one pot to clean up afterward—so naturally lots of folks are skeptical.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
19 Mar. 2025
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While there may be any number of reasons for doing that, don’t necessarily assume that the national Republican Party’s skeptical views on climate and taxes will affect local levels.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In addition to large-scale data theft, economic disruption, and intelligence breaches, quantum computers could be used for malicious purposes such as simulating and synthesizing chemical weapons or optimizing the flight trajectories of a swarm of drones.—
Charina Chou,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Nvidia’s Omniverse allows users to put together world scenes digitally, simulating a physical environment.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2025
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Larger broker dealers and asset management firms such as Goldman Sachs and Blackrock, respectively, have generally pursued internal builds to remain competitive, although hiring top software engineers to do so might be interpreted as a form of buying.—
Barnet Sherman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Two hiring cycles quietly came and went, but Leftwich has remained unshaken.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Assuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuming. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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