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1
as in accepting
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 saying
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
everyone assumed, wrongly, that someone else was bringing dessert
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as in guessing
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 pretending
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 employing
to provide with a paying job
assumed as partner by the prestigious law firm
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Recent Examples of assuming
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Providers also can fall victim to inadvertent bias, assuming a young, otherwise healthy patient must be dealing with something other than shingles.
—Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
Since assuming the top post in 2017, Hollander has headed up negotiations for the union’s contracts with the AMPTP in 2020 and 2023.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The final cohort is the smallest and includes Mauritius and Rwanda, which are both seeking an external lifeline from the International Monetary Fund or sovereign partners such as India, assuming that international disbursements or alternative supply chains will save the day.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Wall Street firm Citizens estimated Starlink’s annual revenue at $10 billion to $11 billion, assuming $90 in monthly revenue from 10 million subscribers.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
They mostly only shocked fans who were clamoring for and assuming Bain should be the pick.
—Greg Cote
april 26, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson can only afford to lose two Republican votes, assuming all Democrats are present and vote no.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Cook has led the company for almost 15 years, assuming the role shortly before founder Steve Jobs’ death in 2011.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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With a razor-thin majority, the Speaker can afford to lose only two GOP votes on any party-line bill, assuming that all members are present and Democrats are united in opposition.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026
Providers also can fall victim to inadvertent bias, assuming a young, otherwise healthy patient must be dealing with something other than shingles.
—Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
Since assuming the top post in 2017, Hollander has headed up negotiations for the union’s contracts with the AMPTP in 2020 and 2023.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The final cohort is the smallest and includes Mauritius and Rwanda, which are both seeking an external lifeline from the International Monetary Fund or sovereign partners such as India, assuming that international disbursements or alternative supply chains will save the day.
—Judd Devermont, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Wall Street firm Citizens estimated Starlink’s annual revenue at $10 billion to $11 billion, assuming $90 in monthly revenue from 10 million subscribers.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
They mostly only shocked fans who were clamoring for and assuming Bain should be the pick.
—Greg Cote
april 26, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Johnson can only afford to lose two Republican votes, assuming all Democrats are present and vote no.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Cook has led the company for almost 15 years, assuming the role shortly before founder Steve Jobs’ death in 2011.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
Adjective
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The mood on Friday was celebratory yet wary.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite some recent all-time stock market highs, most Americans are wary about investing.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Seizing Opportunity for Operational Success Rather than accepting the state of the industry, Kamboj recognized an opportunity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just after accepting a third-option role behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, James was thrust back into the top spot when the star guards were injured April 2.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s why what this current Magic team is saying – and not saying – matters so much.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed those concerns in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, saying the suspect did not get very far.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Frey keeps hitters guessing because of his rare ability to throw five different pitches for strikes.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Forty-eight hours before Pearlman was guessing the name of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s unborn daughter, back on Hollywood Boulevard, Kimmel downshifted from Donald to Melania.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Because good ex-etiquette isn’t about pretending the past didn’t happen.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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At this point, the NFL is not even pretending the draft is about the handful of prospects sitting in the green room.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury is employing a PCR thermocycler that cuts the time to get a diagnosis from days to just merely hours.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of nations push for reopening of strait Dozens of nations repeated calls to open the critical waterway in a joint statement led by Bahrain.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those increases are being driven in part by global supply concerns, including ongoing tensions involving Iran and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for oil shipments.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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During the last legislative session, lawmakers debated stricter rules to protect other electricity ratepayers from shouldering costs, but did not approve any of the bills focused on data centers.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Brodin and Spurgeon still have that shutdown magic together, despite shouldering a tough workload.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Assuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuming. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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