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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
But writer David Allison and director Dries Vos just aren’t interested in making The Couple Next Door be deeply about the thing that it’s supposed to be about.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
If that number is indeed supposed to be $200,000, as Perry told Politico, that would then raise the question of why Johnson’s campaign did not file any Schedule A-1 forms for last quarter.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The dog might become destructive and chew things it's not supposed to sink its teeth into.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Kenneth Orr isn’t your typical investor—he’s built his career on fighting for the rights of shareholders, often taking on corporate leaders who prioritize their own agendas over the people they’re supposed to serve.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
If that number is indeed supposed to be $200,000, as Perry told Politico, that would then raise the question of why Johnson’s campaign did not file any Schedule A-1 forms for last quarter.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The dog might become destructive and chew things it's not supposed to sink its teeth into.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Kenneth Orr isn’t your typical investor—he’s built his career on fighting for the rights of shareholders, often taking on corporate leaders who prioritize their own agendas over the people they’re supposed to serve.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 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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Some rival motion picture studio executives have been guessing that Netflix would buckle and commit fully to theatrical.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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During a family dinner, OP's father assumed the baby would be named after OP's late stepmother.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps best known as the founder of A Bathing Ape and a streetwear pioneer in Japan, Nigo assumed the creative helm of Kenzo in September 2021.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
17 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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North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine thought the war was a military exercise, according to videos released by Ukraine.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 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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Trump said during his do-over inaugural, mentioning looming pardons for those who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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By 2035 it’s estimated there will be more Americans aged 65 and over than 18 and younger.—
Letters to the editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Liberty Mutual Insurance estimates that the U.S. Healthcare and Social Assistance industry loses nearly $6.2 billion per year due to serious, nonfatal workplace injuries, 34% of which are due to overexertion of handling objects and awkward postures.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The messages said the U.S. Border Patrol was conducting an indiscriminate dragnet in the area, pulling over vehicles presumed to be carrying immigrants to work and taking dozens into custody.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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To suggest otherwise is for Kedia and Michel to presume that there are limits to production.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
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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Thibodeau believes as long as the team improves every day, things will eventually fall into place.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The game figures to be tight, and for a while now, coach Andy Reid’s Chiefs have been winning such duels.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Anderson figures to give the Angels some roster depth at shortstop in camp.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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