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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as in to say
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
Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
In 1986, using software devised by Gerard J. Holzmann, Schwartz postulated that Leonardo had used his own image to craft the Mona Lisa, a discovery that was so intriguing, she was even interviewed by CBS about her studies.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 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
Blame Darwin Researchers have postulated that there's both an evolutionary and biological explanation for the stronger immune systems in women.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
In 1986, using software devised by Gerard J. Holzmann, Schwartz postulated that Leonardo had used his own image to craft the Mona Lisa, a discovery that was so intriguing, she was even interviewed by CBS about her studies.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for postulate
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The real magic happens when people bring ideas to life — when teams push boundaries, challenge assumptions and pour their passion into building something extraordinary.—
Calvin Rasode,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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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,
3 Feb. 2025
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Timothy Lilley, the father of American Airlines pilot Sam Lilley, says his son was planning for his wedding before this week’s fatal plane crash in Washington, D.C.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Which is easier said than done with such an erratic boat service.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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All three men were national and international icons whose assassinations — and the theories swirling around them — became the stuff of books, movies, controversy, and the pages of history itself.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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The theory dates to An Emerging Democratic Majority, an influential 2002 book by political scientists John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeira.—
Jane Hong / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Watkins, who scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season without converting from the spot, has assumed penalty-taking duties this campaign.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Griffith also said the bill assumes warehouse facilities only evaluate employees on quota performance while safety, attendance, quality production and ability to work with co-workers are also important evaluators.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Autonomous agents can analyze vast datasets, generate hypotheses and assist researchers in making breakthroughs.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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The analysis supported the hypothesis that there are different origins for repeating and non-repeating FRBs.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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The messages said the U.S. Border Patrol was conducting an indiscriminate dragnet in the area, pulling over vehicles presumed to be carrying immigrants to work and taking dozens into custody.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs traded away presumed starting third baseman Isaac Paredes to acquire Kyle Tucker.—
Sahadev Sharma,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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While officials believe Elkins is dead, her body has not been found.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Roughly 60 passengers and four crew members aboard the plane are all believed to be dead as well as the three military members aboard the helicopter.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
31 Jan. 2025
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Though multiple theories might explain their striking punctuality—among them blind luck—another possibility is that the traders were warned of the launch in advance, the crypto forensics experts hypothesize.—
Joel Khalili,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
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Studies have hypothesized that the ingredient may be just as effective as prescription minoxidil (a hair growth medicine), but more data is needed.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Postulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postulate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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