as in to assume
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
the book presupposes its readers will already know something about the subject
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Recent Examples of presuppose
More evidence would be needed to be confident about that idea, however—particularly because this hypothesis contradicts the cosmological principle, which presupposes the homogeneity of the universe.
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Florian Freistetter, Scientific American, 11 July 2024
But the only framework that presupposes such an absurd scale of military spending is inevitably an autocracy; ideological support has been furnished by Putin’s concept of Russia’s special mission, its special path, its special cultural code, and the special role of its orthodoxy.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2024
That’s because the conversation presupposes that Biden might not be up to the task.
—Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Investments that presuppose and fund such support in advance will contribute the most to achieving that goal.
—Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 2024
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Florian Freistetter, Scientific American, 11 July 2024
But the only framework that presupposes such an absurd scale of military spending is inevitably an autocracy; ideological support has been furnished by Putin’s concept of Russia’s special mission, its special path, its special cultural code, and the special role of its orthodoxy.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2024
That’s because the conversation presupposes that Biden might not be up to the task.
—Aaron Blake, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Investments that presuppose and fund such support in advance will contribute the most to achieving that goal.
—Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 June 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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Challenging Ageism and Sexism It’s often assumed that innovation and entrepreneurship is for younger people, fueled by the tech startup culture that celebrates youthful founders.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Neighbors who spoke with local news outlets said the baby’s 17-year-old sister had been watching the toddler at the time of the house fire.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, the same can be said of Tucker with the Chicago Cubs or any other club, presuming Astros owner Jim Crane is willing to trade him, which is no guarantee.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Whereas influencers were known for peddling aspirational life-style content, creators are presumed to have some kind of message to get across.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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The suspect caught a cab around 7 a.m. on the Upper West Side and was seen on video at an uptown bus station about 45 minutes later, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said, adding police believe the suspect had left the city.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Police located the car at the intersection of Fulton Street and Washington Avenue, and the car took off once the driver, a woman believed to be the mother of the baby, noticed a police car.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Weidman and Anders were originally supposed to fight at UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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Luis Robert Jr is the dream, but who knows what the Sox are thinking.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Well, the philosopher Schopenhauer thought music resonated with the will, the unconscious will.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Presuppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presuppose. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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