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as in theory
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the widespread assumption that violent entertainment leads to violent behavior in children your argument is faulty because it's based on erroneous assumptions
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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
his air of assumption tended to put people off rather quickly
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Recent Examples of assumption
But these assumptions are shattered by the appearance of the Mule, a mutant with extraordinary powers and millions of devoted followers, who threatens to overturn the order and bring back unpredictability.
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Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
This assumption was challenged in 2013, when scientists studying the neurological impacts of HIV/AIDS found genetic hints of bacteria in the brains of both sick and healthy people.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
This assumption was challenged in 2013, when scientists studying the neurological impacts of HIV/AIDS found genetic hints of bacteria in the brains of both sick and healthy people.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumption
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The previous truth exists as a thorough rejection of modern economic theory promoted by individuals within the Keynesian, monetarist, and Austrian schools.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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One longtime, highly successful coach has a theory about what has helped McDermott evolve professionally.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s Comments About The Panama Canal Trump remarked that the United States should regain control of the Panama Canal, a statement that evoked arrogance and colonialism in the past.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The historical 'attitude' (arrogance) in his acting has fueled MAGA, and his endorsements of Trump are undeniably overbearing and irrational.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The ordinance allows the Sacramento County Sheriff and other county departments or designees to inspect the premises at any time.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Jan. 2025
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Emilia Pérez was a natural choice thanks to its peculiar premise.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Absolute Dominion takes place In the year 2063 AD, when the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war in the name of spiritual superiority.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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The dominant view in Washington argues for peace through strength, that only clear military superiority can deter China’s ambitions to subsume Taiwan and exert dominance across the Indo-Pacific.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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Previous observations suggested that these permanent shadows might host frozen water, an exciting hypothesis that the BepiColombo mission is set to investigate further.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Jan. 2025
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Some of Oppenheimer’s hypothesis may already be becoming reality.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to statistics like these, America’s attitude toward higher education is undergoing a major shift.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Sheryl Lee Ralph credits her youthful appearance to a positive attitude and taking care of herself.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Venus will conjunct Saturn in Pisces — shaking your expansive ninth house of adventure, wisdom and belief systems — presenting you with a chance to harness your intuition and emotional intelligence to create a practical plan.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The justice came to a new view: The government’s argument that Ali’s religion was racist was a misrepresentation of the fighter’s true beliefs.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Its hero, Rusty Sabich, was a prosecuting attorney entitled to the presumption of innocence, as the law requires, when an ambitious rival puts him on trial for the murder of a colleague.—
Lisa Henricksson,
airmail.news,
11 Jan. 2025
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So why not own your investigation or say the team preferred to stand by a presumption of innocence instead of hiding behind the league?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Assumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumption. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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