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supposed

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verb

past tense of suppose
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as in estimated
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of supposed
Adjective
And now, Biden has handed the Republican a pretext to carry through with sweeping plans to upend the Department of Justice as the Republican vows to seek retribution against supposed adversaries. Colleen Long, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024 But in her mad dash to find her supposed soulmate, Delphie learns a valuable lesson about the difference between existing and truly living. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
They are also supposed to set baseline rules that safeguard the integrity of the sport. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for supposed 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supposed
Verb
  • Today his net worth is estimated to be $3 billion.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • At least 1,000 structures are estimated to have been destroyed in the fire.
    Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • On the other end, Gibbs began to slither his way into open space, and the Lions assumed full control.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • As an incentive for the teams to stick around, the city assumed ownership of the land but agreed to give it back to the teams at the expiration of a ground lease in 2023, according to documents reviewed by The Post.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Milwaukee is believed to be home to one of the largest groups of Burmese refugees in the country — among them the Muslim Rohingya — but also the Karen and Chin, who have started several local American Baptist churches.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Estimates of Gaza’s Christian population range from roughly 800 to more than 1,000, although hundreds are believed to have left for Egypt, Canada and Australia since the war began.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • But going against Boozer, the gulf in their skill sets was apparent.
    Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • And the cracks in the Russian economy are becoming increasingly apparent.
    Alexandra Prokopenko, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Strong passwords that are not easily guessed and/or a password manager.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg guessed Jason Derulo.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Sleepwalkers in the 19th century were thought to have one foot in another realm and an understanding of darkness.
    William Earl, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Getting in front of them beforehand through various forms of content such as interviews, thought leadership articles and social posts, can help alleviate the fear and build trust with your community.
    Jenna Guarneri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This fateful decision meant that, when he is presumed to have fallen ill on his walk, Mosley was unable to raise the alarm.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Misch also faces charges in a high-profile kidnapping and presumed murder that took place in Hayward in 1989.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Implement security measures: Protect the recordings by saving them in a secure location and utilizing encryption where possible.
    Jason Foodman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • During the day, open curtains and blinds to let in as much light as possible.
    Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Supposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supposed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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