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as in to guess
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
if we suppose a minimum profit of $10,000 from the charity auction, we should be able to pay for the family's medical expenses
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2
as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
what do you suppose he's going to do with the prize money he won?
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3
as in to think
to have as an opinion
voters wrongly supposed that the new mayor would be opposed to letting hazardous waste be transported through the city
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as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
had always supposed that her father would bequeath the family farm to her
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Recent Examples of suppose
This is a direct perversion of what’s supposed to be the apolitical branch.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
One of the big moments for Mel in this week’s episode happens when Whitaker performs an IO on a conscious patient, which he’s not supposed to do.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2025
He’s supposed to return to basketball activities within the next four to six weeks.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025
Plot Overview The Kennedy cousins, Tristan and Ethan, arrive at the White Lotus Maldives for what’s supposed to be a relaxing getaway.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
One of the big moments for Mel in this week’s episode happens when Whitaker performs an IO on a conscious patient, which he’s not supposed to do.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2025
He’s supposed to return to basketball activities within the next four to six weeks.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025
Plot Overview The Kennedy cousins, Tristan and Ethan, arrive at the White Lotus Maldives for what’s supposed to be a relaxing getaway.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppose
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The Bot gets 0 points for guessing in four and +1 for beating me.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fans who unlock the vault after all of the hourly BOGO codes aren't out of luck, either — players who guess the burrito correctly after the prizes for the hour run out will receive 25 rewards points in their Chipotle Rewards account one time during the campaign, while available.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Her dog, Willow Jane, assumes the position and places her head in her palm.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Don’t assume any contractor is going to always do what’s right.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Staying silent for a few seconds can make people think of you as smart.—
Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who didn’t know better might have thought that Strong was actually the veteran of the pair, unfazed by the fanfare and the promise of a national semifinal matchup with UCLA in Tampa, Fla., on Friday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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The researchers estimated a nearly 20% reduction in dementia diagnosis among those who were, by chance, vaccinated.—
Christopher M. Worsham,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Analysts estimate Meta could gain between $2.46 billion and $3.38 billion in additional ad revenue in 2025 if TikTok is banned.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This presumes, however, that the person making the transfers does not have personal guarantees outstanding or significant creditor problems at the time.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rodriguez’s lawyer, Michael Hawkins, said the case is still in the early stages and reminded the public that Rodriguez is presumed innocent.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Zachary Rotman of FanSided believes the Chicago Cubs should emerge as a favorite.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Howard’s agent, Charles Briscoe, had conspired with Darden, which gave Howard more of a reason to believe the transactions were legitimate.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Everyone figured this band was cooked, but Harry and Stein put an ad in the Village Voice and auditioned 50 applicants.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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The report’s findings, which went out with ballots, figured the measure could cost between tens of millions to hundreds of millions for the state, and would cost all California counties tens of millions of dollars combined.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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