as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
in that climate of fear, an accusation alone was presumptive evidence of guilt
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Recent Examples of presumptive
However, Ainesworth said the city almost always denies those types of presumptive claims, at least initially.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
All of which has started to generate some essential change, though just how the Chiefs execute the presumptive chain reaction will be pivotal to how effective this initial burst becomes.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The Miami Dolphins signed and introduced their new presumptive starting quarterback on Thursday, three days after striking the deal to land Willis – a move that followed the decision to part ways with Tua Tagovailoa and accept an NFL-record $99 million dead cap hit over the next two years.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Nick Pivetta, the Padres’ presumptive opening-day starter, is being given extra rest between starts due to what is described as arm fatigue.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
All of which has started to generate some essential change, though just how the Chiefs execute the presumptive chain reaction will be pivotal to how effective this initial burst becomes.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The Miami Dolphins signed and introduced their new presumptive starting quarterback on Thursday, three days after striking the deal to land Willis – a move that followed the decision to part ways with Tua Tagovailoa and accept an NFL-record $99 million dead cap hit over the next two years.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Nick Pivetta, the Padres’ presumptive opening-day starter, is being given extra rest between starts due to what is described as arm fatigue.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumptive
Adjective
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These systems generate plausible responses based on patterns in data, triggered by user input, not independent thought or intent.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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One, which remains highly plausible, is Carlos Baleba.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Officials added that state law allows coordination with ICE for individuals convicted of serious felonies or those facing credible charges, and said California does not interfere with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Ask for credible sources and fact-check responses.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond the decrepit hydro plant, the entire dam's spillway is too small to pass a probable maximum flood and upgrades could cost millions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The most probable candidate for the true author is, however, Shakespeare himself.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Presumptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumptive. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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