as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
one of the postulates that the true agnostic rejects is the assumption that it is even possible for us to know whether God exists
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to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
postulates that all people are born with certain rights that can never be taken away from them
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Recent Examples of postulate
Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 19 Apr. 2023
That respect is a core postulate of most Americans’ vision of how their government should function and of their expectation that justices try in good faith to meet that standard.
—Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 27 Sep. 2022
Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
Like modern mathematicians, Euclid set out to derive all of geometry from a minimal list of assumptions called postulates.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2024
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Noun
And therefore, the parallel postulate’s not provable from the other axioms.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 19 Apr. 2023
That respect is a core postulate of most Americans’ vision of how their government should function and of their expectation that justices try in good faith to meet that standard.
—Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 27 Sep. 2022
Verb
Higgs postulated that there was a quantum field that permeated all of space and time, later known as the Higgs field in his honor, that acted to drive this wedge between the forces.
—Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
Like modern mathematicians, Euclid set out to derive all of geometry from a minimal list of assumptions called postulates.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2024
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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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This approach aligns seamlessly with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, which advocate for continuous verification and the assumption that threats could exist both inside and outside the organization.Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Paul Smith said that between November 2023 and August 2024, the company has spent about $21 million on construction costs.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the attack, the prison was placed on lockdown, meaning all those incarcerated in the facility were confined to their housing, as a precaution while an investigation is ongoing, Todd said.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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One theory is that Trump routinely threatens other countries as a negotiation tactic.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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All manner of theories have swirled but nothing coherent obtained, other than an abiding fear of Russian retaliation.Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Looking ahead to 2025, Post pointed to potential optimism surrounding CEO Ariane Gorin, who assumed the role in May 2024, as a possible positive catalyst for the stock.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Saint Francis used an 8-0 run to assume a 21-17 lead with 10:32 left in the first half.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jena, Worsham, and Bray's hypothesis in their new study is pretty simple: Halloween is exciting for kids and their displays of that excitement in the doctor's office on the holiday could increase the likelihood that doctors diagnose them with ADHD.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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The hypothesis suggests that during a major volcanic eruption, a large portion of the western flank of Cumbre Vieja could collapse into the Atlantic Ocean.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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It would soon, it was presumed, elect a female president.Nate Cohn, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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This fateful decision meant that, when he is presumed to have fallen ill on his walk, Mosley was unable to raise the alarm.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Investigators at this time believe Nguyen killed his wife and children at some point over the weekend, and then turned the firearm on himself.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Honest behavior also means understanding your surroundings, such as how your actions are affected by what others believe and how your words are perceived by the audience.Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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And the economists hypothesized that medical professionals would be more likely to diagnose them with ADHD because younger kids are more likely than their peers to display symptoms of hyperactivity or inattentiveness.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Martin was inspired to commit the crime after an associate hypothesized the slippers must be decorated with real jewels to justify their $1 million insurance value, according to the AP.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Postulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postulate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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