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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
The findings upended existing assumptions that older people are particularly in danger of dying from the impacts of extreme heat and that younger individuals might be more resistant to these effects, the study authors stressed.
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
But Hunter’s legal strategy made sense only on the assumption that a pardon would occur.
—Nr Editors, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
Despite their assumption that the lake was frozen and devoid of organisms, ground-penetrating radar scans indicated the presence of liquid water underneath ice caps ranging between roughly 11 and 36 feet deep.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
And under the assumption that the island of Themyscira is in the Middle East, Gal did a screen test.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
But Hunter’s legal strategy made sense only on the assumption that a pardon would occur.
—Nr Editors, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
Despite their assumption that the lake was frozen and devoid of organisms, ground-penetrating radar scans indicated the presence of liquid water underneath ice caps ranging between roughly 11 and 36 feet deep.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
And under the assumption that the island of Themyscira is in the Middle East, Gal did a screen test.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for assumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumption
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But when a 14-year-old girl was found dead soon after in the same manner, this time without cocaine in her system, police began to question the theory.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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This idea that collaborative learning is a propulsive force is much more than a theory based on my nerdy friends.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kudos are also due Christian Probst as a prince without a drop of royal arrogance.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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Barack Obama came across to his foes as the principle of arrogance.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their basic premise, though—that Americans should control their weight by eating better and getting exercise—could not be more mainstream.Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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If the premise is correct that payroll and benefits costs are starting to strangle higher education providers, the first step in restoring free breathing is knowing what’s choking you.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Vegetables too to some extent, although the jury seems in on the superiority of roasted root vegetables with their crispy, caramelized edges.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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Russian troops have been leveraging their numerical superiority to intensify pressure on Ukrainian defenses.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The pinnacle of the prediction hypothesis might be Sora, a video-generating model that OpenAI announced in February and which conjures clips, more or less, by predicting and outputting a sequence of frames.Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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The new findings not only bolster the hypothesis that comets contributed to Earth's oceans, alongside asteroids, but also provide a window into the formation of the early solar system.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The clash of timing musically mirrors the combative attitudes and conflicting agendas of the various factions within the College of Cardinals.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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These limits are not part of the formal policy but are shaped by the workplace environment, including the behavior and attitudes of leaders and colleagues.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Experience activism is rooted in the belief that what's best for people is what's best for the organization and, ultimately, for society as a whole.Sujay Saha, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This belief is what fuels your ability to pursue ambitious goals, despite any setbacks.Mo Hamzian, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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At startups, the independent appraiser presumption is typically preferred since the illiquid startup presumption is time-consuming and challenging to perform and the binding formula presumption puts significant limitations on your ability to raise funds.Tomas Milar, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Assumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumption. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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