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as in theory
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the widespread assumption that violent entertainment leads to violent behavior in children your argument is faulty because it's based on erroneous assumptions
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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
his air of assumption tended to put people off rather quickly
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Recent Examples of assumption
But these assumptions are shattered by the appearance of the Mule, a mutant with extraordinary powers and millions of devoted followers, who threatens to overturn the order and bring back unpredictability.
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Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
This assumption was challenged in 2013, when scientists studying the neurological impacts of HIV/AIDS found genetic hints of bacteria in the brains of both sick and healthy people.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
This assumption was challenged in 2013, when scientists studying the neurological impacts of HIV/AIDS found genetic hints of bacteria in the brains of both sick and healthy people.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumption
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The previous truth exists as a thorough rejection of modern economic theory promoted by individuals within the Keynesian, monetarist, and Austrian schools.John Tamny, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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One longtime, highly successful coach has a theory about what has helped McDermott evolve professionally.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s Comments About The Panama Canal Trump remarked that the United States should regain control of the Panama Canal, a statement that evoked arrogance and colonialism in the past.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The historical 'attitude' (arrogance) in his acting has fueled MAGA, and his endorsements of Trump are undeniably overbearing and irrational.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The ordinance allows the Sacramento County Sheriff and other county departments or designees to inspect the premises at any time.Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cutting a long story short, a vocal minority of reactionary gamers is perturbed that a sci-fi video game features a Black samurai protagonist, despite the game’s hokey premise centering on the genetic recording of memories written to computer software.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Absolute Dominion takes place In the year 2063 AD, when the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war in the name of spiritual superiority.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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The dominant view in Washington argues for peace through strength, that only clear military superiority can deter China’s ambitions to subsume Taiwan and exert dominance across the Indo-Pacific.Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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The link between nomadic lifestyles and ADHD has been proposed before, but in February, a team led by David Barack applied that hypothesis to foraging.Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Reducing the amount of acetaldehyde, the hypothesis goes, should also reduce the physical symptoms caused by its buildup.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sheryl Lee Ralph credits her youthful appearance to a positive attitude and taking care of herself.Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to statistics like these, America’s attitude toward higher education is undergoing a major shift.Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Venus will conjunct Saturn in Pisces — shaking your expansive ninth house of adventure, wisdom and belief systems — presenting you with a chance to harness your intuition and emotional intelligence to create a practical plan.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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According to Verywell Mind, a sense of entitlement refers to an exaggerated belief that one deserves special treatment or rewards without necessarily having earned them.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Bluntly put, longstanding assumptions and presumptions about American power, purpose, policy, and strategy in the world’s most economically dynamic region are about to go out the window.Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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And remember, and this is not just a small thing, the fundamental concept of American justice is the presumption of innocent...until you're proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Assumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumption. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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