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as in calculates
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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as in assumes
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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as in thinks
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 says
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 supposes
Farrell supposes that no high school baseball team in the nation has traveled as much as Orange Lutheran has.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supposes
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La Liga calculates each club’s salary limit according to revenue.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Changes to how the authority calculates rates for members will not change the level of coverage agencies receive, Lubben said.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Ours is a pay-as-you-go system, and the IRS assumes that your income is received evenly throughout the year, says Mark Luscombe, principal analyst for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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As Bay Area News Group has reported, the county’s plan heavily relies on drawing down county cash reserves and assumes the recovery of millions in vehicle licensing revenues.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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But Mack, who now works for the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority in Orlando, thinks the higher assault rate in Charlotte has to do with sparse driver support from management.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Robinson agreed with Edmonds’ perspective and also thinks that chemistry could be the key to another successful season.—
Steven Johnson
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Mid-cap play Roger Lee, head of equity strategy at Cavendish, says mid-cap stocks could offer value if oil prices continue to fall, as lower energy prices ease pressure on inflation and interest rate expectations.—
Alex Buckmaster,Michael Considine,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Congress has not authorized construction of a memorial arch on the federal land managed by the National Park Service, which Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, says is a first step required by statute before the government can move forward with construction.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The World Health Organization estimates that in the West Africa outbreak a decade ago, funeral practices may have contributed to 80% of cases in Sierra Leone and 60% of cases in Guinea.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Massive changes to Medicaid, the government’s safety-net health program for low-income Americans, passed into law last year could result in 10 million more uninsured individuals over a decade, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Hoyt Purinton, owner of the only ferry line from the mainland, guesses the percentage is in the low single digits.—
Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
26 May 2026
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Energy consultancy Rystad, meanwhile, believes a $1-2 per barrel premium on oil prices is a conservative estimate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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It's been 26 years since the original film debuted, and actor and producer Shawn Wayans believes that comedy serves an even bigger purpose today.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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My greatest wish is that this ruling sets a precedent for the Treasury and serves the thousands of ordinary citizens who are abused and crushed every day by a system that presumes their guilt and forces them to prove their innocence at the cost of economic and emotional ruin.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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This model presumes the P/E ratio remains unchanged, indicating that the stock’s path may closely align with earnings performance, provided the broader market sustains the present multiple.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Supposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supposes. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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