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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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2
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
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Providers also can fall victim to inadvertent bias, assuming a young, otherwise healthy patient must be dealing with something other than shingles.
—Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
Since assuming the top post in 2017, Hollander has headed up negotiations for the union’s contracts with the AMPTP in 2020 and 2023.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The final cohort is the smallest and includes Mauritius and Rwanda, which are both seeking an external lifeline from the International Monetary Fund or sovereign partners such as India, assuming that international disbursements or alternative supply chains will save the day.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Wall Street firm Citizens estimated Starlink’s annual revenue at $10 billion to $11 billion, assuming $90 in monthly revenue from 10 million subscribers.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
They mostly only shocked fans who were clamoring for and assuming Bain should be the pick.
—Greg Cote
april 26, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson can only afford to lose two Republican votes, assuming all Democrats are present and vote no.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Cook has led the company for almost 15 years, assuming the role shortly before founder Steve Jobs’ death in 2011.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
With a razor-thin majority, the Speaker can afford to lose only two GOP votes on any party-line bill, assuming that all members are present and Democrats are united in opposition.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Providers also can fall victim to inadvertent bias, assuming a young, otherwise healthy patient must be dealing with something other than shingles.
—Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
Since assuming the top post in 2017, Hollander has headed up negotiations for the union’s contracts with the AMPTP in 2020 and 2023.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The final cohort is the smallest and includes Mauritius and Rwanda, which are both seeking an external lifeline from the International Monetary Fund or sovereign partners such as India, assuming that international disbursements or alternative supply chains will save the day.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Wall Street firm Citizens estimated Starlink’s annual revenue at $10 billion to $11 billion, assuming $90 in monthly revenue from 10 million subscribers.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
They mostly only shocked fans who were clamoring for and assuming Bain should be the pick.
—Greg Cote
april 26, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson can only afford to lose two Republican votes, assuming all Democrats are present and vote no.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Cook has led the company for almost 15 years, assuming the role shortly before founder Steve Jobs’ death in 2011.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
Adjective
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Abraham Lincoln was wary of the doctrine, perceiving that any such notion of divine inevitability could be used to justify land grabs and war.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Perhaps the rest of the league owners are now wary about dealing with the Hornets.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Seizing Opportunity for Operational Success Rather than accepting the state of the industry, Kamboj recognized an opportunity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just after accepting a third-option role behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, James was thrust back into the top spot when the star guards were injured April 2.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers are saying very nice things about the defending champion Thunder ahead of their second-round matchup.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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But financial advisors disputed that characterization, saying $465,000 wouldn't necessarily qualify someone as being wealthy in retirement — especially when that nest egg might have to be spread over roughly two or three decades.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Leave curb-appeal gawkers guessing with a DIY trash bin enclosure with a planter top.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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That may have been in part to keep any adversaries (or lone wolves) guessing.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Online adult platforms are being severely restricted these days as new laws banning materials involving adults pretending to be under 18 are put into place.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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Other highlights from the show included a sketch where Rodrigo and Ben Marshall played a pair of exes pretending to be in new relationships, as well as the latest edition of a recurring sketch about Shop TV hosts selling a product that looks very inappropriate.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Local police departments are increasingly turning to surveillance drones to watch over peaceful protestors, occasionally even employing the same kind of hardware used by the US military.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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From there, the team asked them to continue performing the same activities while employing the HIPPO browser extension.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Three residents died at the scene, while five more were hospitalized with critical injuries, FDNY officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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As Mercury squares Pluto, feedback or a conversation may feel more intense or critical than expected.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Verb
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While his metrics at even strength haven’t matched the dominance that the LaCombe-Jacob Trouba pairing had, Carlson has been a valuable addition in shouldering the kind of heavy minutes he’s been accustomed to throughout his career.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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They are prepped to run the ball more frequently, or at least run it more effectively, in hopes that this solves the stagnation — rather than personnel shouldering the load.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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“Assuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuming. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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