1
as in to accept
to take to or upon oneself
we promised to assume responsibility for any damage to the flower beds caused by the volleyball game in the backyard
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2
as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
everyone assumed, wrongly, that someone else was bringing dessert
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3
as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
as I just assumed it was too late to go out, I didn't think to ask
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as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
she assumed an air of nonchalance even though she was wildly ecstatic she was going on the date
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as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
assumed as partner by the prestigious law firm
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Recent Examples of assume
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act – assuming the version Senate Republicans passed on Tuesday becomes law–would cut the legs out from under the renewable energy industry.
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Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has assumed oversight of Tesla Inc.’s sales in Europe and the U.S. following the departure of longtime deputy Omead Afshar, people familiar with the matter said.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Many assume the button saves the conversation privately.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
So in those circumstances the viewer would, of course, assume that that was that real person’s genitals.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 July 2025
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Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has assumed oversight of Tesla Inc.’s sales in Europe and the U.S. following the departure of longtime deputy Omead Afshar, people familiar with the matter said.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Many assume the button saves the conversation privately.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
So in those circumstances the viewer would, of course, assume that that was that real person’s genitals.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assume
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To the local big-game purists, sharks were the stray dogs of the sea, and if Mundus was willing to control the population he was accepted as an eccentric asset to the community.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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The Dawg Pound is an iconic part of the Browns franchise and one of the best representations in sports of fans feeling like and being accepted as part of the organization.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Ogwumike said during Thursday’s CBA media availability that the league did pose ideas regarding extending the season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The consistency of officiating has been a topic players and coaches have been discussing a lot this season, and Engelbert said the league is aware and will evaluate it.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Meanwhile, when other platforms misfire spectacularly, we're left guessing whether this reflects leadership views, corporate risk aversion, regulatory pressure, or accident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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But in the meantime, relatives could only guess the severity of the injury by observing the facial expressions of Nuggets personnel.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Dad is the one who's going to pretend to be a predator stalking the child and pretending to be a big, scary monster.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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Upon spotting himself on the big screen, Cohen immediately reached over and pretended to make out with a shocked Cooper.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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The outlets reported that Robinson was employed as a security guard.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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According to McKinsey's recent Global Survey on the State of AI, only 13% of respondents said their company employs AI compliance specialists.—
Stanislava Tarasiuk,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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However, the last round of talks ended in stalemate between some wealthy nations that produce plastics and the developing countries that often end up shouldering the burden of plastic waste.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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But research indicates that parents shoulder much of the burden.—
Christine Carrig,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Don’t let pride keep you from a retail or hospitality job (presuming those aren’t in your career path).—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
19 July 2025
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It was presumed that the photos were of Eady, who Moore was feuding with at the time.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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On her perfect day, in the arms of her youngest daughter, after being shot by a man who wasn't supposed to be in possession of a gun, Beverly Gumm chose her last breath.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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You're not really supposed to do that as the Attorney General.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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“Assume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assume. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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