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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumedly
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On Tuesday, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID probably violated the U.S. Constitution and blocked further cuts, but stopped short of reversing firings or fully resurrecting the agency.—
David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025 -
Use a Steamer Using a handheld clothing steamer is probably the most popular alternative to traditional ironing.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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On the other, some Democrats understand that a decision to vote against the bill could likely force an undesirable government shut down.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Fed will likely keep rates on hold when its two-day policy meeting concludes next week.—
Axios,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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Weiss, 42, was charged with 14 counts of unauthorized computer access and 10 counts of identity theft after purportedly hacking thousands of accounts to download intimate photos and videos, according to an indictment filed in federal court Thursday.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Understanding the way that Trump replaces Judaism with Israel also helps explain why his actions that purportedly defend Jews do nothing of the sort.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
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Cooking sense: likely from Middle English basten, possibly influenced by similar Old French roots, referring to moistening meat with fat or juices during roasting.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Chinese officials emphasize, in an apparent reference to Trump’s foreign aid cuts, that China will continue and possibly increase its development assistance to about 150 countries under its Belt and Road initiative.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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There’s long been speculation that Kennedy’s murder may have been committed by multiple shooters with possible ties to the Mafia or perhaps working for foreign governments.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Since the road is paved, no special equipment is needed—except, perhaps, some sunglasses to engage in prime people-watching.—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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Already bondholders are reportedly negotiating a bankruptcy and restructuring that could wipe out remaining equity and convertible bonds.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Back in February, they were also reportedly seen engaging in a night out in London (the day before Valentine’s Day, no less).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Presumedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumedly. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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