1
as in gall
shameless boldness
shocked by his presumption in insisting that we buy his raffle tickets
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as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the presumption of innocence
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Recent Examples of presumption
The presumption of innocence for all parties endures.
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
It must be remembered that in a state of law, the presumption of innocence and the right to avoid undue stigmatisation are fundamental principles.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
However subconsciously, internalized and socialized norms and preconceptions shape every assumption, presumption, action and reaction, both in and out of the workplace.
—Christina L. Sgro, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
That’s why states like Colorado create a presumption of release for most misdemeanors.
—Lisel Petis, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
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Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
It must be remembered that in a state of law, the presumption of innocence and the right to avoid undue stigmatisation are fundamental principles.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
However subconsciously, internalized and socialized norms and preconceptions shape every assumption, presumption, action and reaction, both in and out of the workplace.
—Christina L. Sgro, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
That’s why states like Colorado create a presumption of release for most misdemeanors.
—Lisel Petis, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for presumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
Noun
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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Even under the assumption Aaron Rodgers finally drops the charade and signs, the Steelers need to make some sort of effort to secure a young quarterback.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Courts generally proceed on the assumption that government officials have acted properly.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some also say that soaking in salt baths can help restore the body’s electrolyte balance and promote the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system, muscles, and nerve tissue.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The pool of marketers that feel comfortable with news can be limited, particularly as marketers seek to stay away from programming that can strike a nerve with a polarized American audience.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.—
Joao Mendes-Roter,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s casual Friday attire just shows his arrogance and disrespect for American government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Highlight their strengths, provide areas for improvement with solutions and reaffirm confidence in their abilities.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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That means aid workers have no assurance the military won’t strike them.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The gap between vague assurances and complex data fuels frustration among those waiting.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the remix leveled the playing field, and the audacity of slotting two men on a song about appreciating a man’s appearance wasn’t lost here.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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That audacity transcends into looks that embolden—and set our personality apart from the rest.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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