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
The company's spike in valuation presupposes that a successful robotaxi business will generate profits with almost no overheads.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 6 Aug. 2024
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.
—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
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 6 Aug. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presuppose
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When Trump assumed office in 2017, just over 542,000 cases were pending.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Since assuming office in 2014, Modi has redefined governance in India by leveraging technology to drive inclusivity and efficiency.Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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On a monthly basis, PPI dipped by 0.1% compared to a 0.1% increase in November, as infrastructure and real estate projects were temporarily suspended during the off-season, the National Bureau of Statistics said, hurting demand for steel.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Lord Howe Island wood-feeding cockroach, presumed extinct for over 80 years, was found alive in 2022.Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a Russian oil tanker believed to have crossed over the area at the time of the disruption.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Analysts believe forms of crypto could see a game-changing year in 2025.Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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It’s supposed to launch on Kickstarter this spring.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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You’re supposed to feel a little claustrophobic, but not trapped as an audience member.Josh Weiss, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The first step businesses must take is to stop thinking about digital experiences as a competitor to the real world, designed to increase time on a screen.Olof Schybergson, Fortune Asia, 8 Jan. 2025
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Many economists think this predicament is best addressed via a weaker yuan.William Pesek, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Presuppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presuppose. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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