1
as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I presume you'll fly if you do go
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as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
we should presume that a person is innocent until proven guilty
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Recent Examples of presume
Image Image Hayakawa became well known for her sensitive portraits, including a suite of paintings from the early 1930s featuring a handsome man presumed to be her boyfriend at the time.
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Aruna D’souza, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
In 1942, Short’s mother received an apology letter from her husband, who had been presumed deceased for over a decade, according to Shattered Dreams.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The Lord Howe Island wood-feeding cockroach, presumed extinct for over 80 years, was found alive in 2022.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Nearly 100 hostages are believed to remain in captivity in Gaza, with some of those people presumed to be dead.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Aruna D’souza, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
In 1942, Short’s mother received an apology letter from her husband, who had been presumed deceased for over a decade, according to Shattered Dreams.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The Lord Howe Island wood-feeding cockroach, presumed extinct for over 80 years, was found alive in 2022.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Nearly 100 hostages are believed to remain in captivity in Gaza, with some of those people presumed to be dead.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 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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Regardless of the merits of those reasons, Republicans should not fall into the trap of assuming that a man who has alienated many of his former friends, family, and allies must therefore be good.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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And what other Western incumbent government can say that?—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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And guess what defensive coordinator loves to blitz?—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Trump sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill on Friday by announcing that his inaugural ceremonies will take place indoors, leaving members of Congress guessing about their plans.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Joe Kelly, a relief pitcher on Los Angeles' last two World Series teams (2020 and 2024), believes players such as Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani would wind up on the Dodgers in a salary-cap system anyway.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Kaarel believes the demand for advanced ID verification solutions will surge in 2025.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The buzz of an overachieving team that wasn’t supposed to be here was palpable.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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With the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game in the rearview mirror, he’s supposed to be in Sandpoint, Idaho.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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And does the new Bears coach think Poles can fix the gaps in free agency and the draft? Johnson will have much to share about his plans in the days ahead.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Others said the study was helpful in thinking about the medications on a larger scale.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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And last August, German authorities issued an international arrest warrant for a Ukrainian man suspected of carrying out the explosions.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Wildlife officials suspect coyotes, dogs and other wildlife died after poison was left in a popular hiking area in southern Arizona.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Presume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presume. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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