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as in to guess
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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2
as in to assume
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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3
as in to think
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 to say
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 suppose
But writer David Allison and director Dries Vos just aren’t interested in making The Couple Next Door be deeply about the thing that it’s supposed to be about.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
If that number is indeed supposed to be $200,000, as Perry told Politico, that would then raise the question of why Johnson’s campaign did not file any Schedule A-1 forms for last quarter.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The dog might become destructive and chew things it's not supposed to sink its teeth into.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Kenneth Orr isn’t your typical investor—he’s built his career on fighting for the rights of shareholders, often taking on corporate leaders who prioritize their own agendas over the people they’re supposed to serve.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
If that number is indeed supposed to be $200,000, as Perry told Politico, that would then raise the question of why Johnson’s campaign did not file any Schedule A-1 forms for last quarter.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The dog might become destructive and chew things it's not supposed to sink its teeth into.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Kenneth Orr isn’t your typical investor—he’s built his career on fighting for the rights of shareholders, often taking on corporate leaders who prioritize their own agendas over the people they’re supposed to serve.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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And guess what defensive coordinator loves to blitz?—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Trump sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill on Friday by announcing that his inaugural ceremonies will take place indoors, leaving members of Congress guessing about their plans.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Don’t assume everyone on your team is driven by the same things— dig deeper.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Since assuming office in 2014, Modi has redefined governance in India by leveraging technology to drive inclusivity and efficiency.—
Shashi Shekhar Vempati,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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The first step businesses must take is to stop thinking about digital experiences as a competitor to the real world, designed to increase time on a screen.—
Olof Schybergson,
Fortune Asia,
8 Jan. 2025
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Many economists think this predicament is best addressed via a weaker yuan.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
9 Jan. 2025
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On a monthly basis, PPI dipped by 0.1% compared to a 0.1% increase in November, as infrastructure and real estate projects were temporarily suspended during the off-season, the National Bureau of Statistics said, hurting demand for steel.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2025
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In projecting a potential contract extension for Steele, The Athletic’s Tim Britton estimated a sweet spot could be a five-year deal worth around $74 million or a six-year pact valued at $96 million.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Had the Santa Ynez Reservoir been in use in that period, Adams estimated, that demand might have been just three times as high.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Lord Howe Island wood-feeding cockroach, presumed extinct for over 80 years, was found alive in 2022.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 100 hostages are believed to remain in captivity in Gaza, with some of those people presumed to be dead.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2025
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Joe Kelly, a relief pitcher on Los Angeles' last two World Series teams (2020 and 2024), believes players such as Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani would wind up on the Dodgers in a salary-cap system anyway.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Kaarel believes the demand for advanced ID verification solutions will surge in 2025.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Add to that figure another 48% in government expenditures that Trump has deemed politically untouchable: Social Security, Medicare and Defense.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Tommy will surely need at least another season to figure it out.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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