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as in accepts
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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as in says
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 guesses
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 pretends
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 employs
to provide with a paying job
assumed as partner by the prestigious law firm
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Recent Examples of assumes
Henry said the province is still identifying the exact strain, but assumes the case is H5N1.
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Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Everyone assumes the tariffs are only bad for China, as though US companies were immune.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The Cleveland Fed model assumes that continues.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
The understanding of human motivation that informs the design of the Uber app essentially assumes that all drivers aim to maximize their earnings and that each one possesses a comprehensive understanding of how to optimize their EPH.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
The prices cited by Aldi assumes a 16-pound turkey and availability depends on store location.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Pricing is valid from 10/16/to 11/27, and the basket price assumes a 16-pound turkey.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
However, the formula for net carbs assumes that no fiber or sugar alcohols are metabolized by the body, which is not always the case.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
That assumes only 50% of the fines are actually paid, and an average of 137,000 criminal convictions in the state a year, a figure based on information from the Administrative Office of the Courts.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Everyone assumes the tariffs are only bad for China, as though US companies were immune.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The Cleveland Fed model assumes that continues.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
The understanding of human motivation that informs the design of the Uber app essentially assumes that all drivers aim to maximize their earnings and that each one possesses a comprehensive understanding of how to optimize their EPH.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
The prices cited by Aldi assumes a 16-pound turkey and availability depends on store location.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Pricing is valid from 10/16/to 11/27, and the basket price assumes a 16-pound turkey.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
However, the formula for net carbs assumes that no fiber or sugar alcohols are metabolized by the body, which is not always the case.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
That assumes only 50% of the fines are actually paid, and an average of 137,000 criminal convictions in the state a year, a figure based on information from the Administrative Office of the Courts.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumes
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Faced with $60 billion a year in fraud, Medicare spends millions chasing companies but accepts penalties that are only a fraction of the profits made on misbehavior.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Andrews said Friday night’s victory shows what happens when a team collectively accepts a challenge and has strong willpower.David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
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The house is paid for by Nina’s dad (Geoffrey Owens), who also employs Junior when Junior isn’t skipping key meetings to go to sit-downs with advertising agencies and stuff.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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This automatic caliber has a 90-hour power reserve and employs Ulysse Nardin's innovative Grinder winding system, which ensures efficient energy transfer.Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Management believes no additional capital will be needed to execute its business plan over the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company believes its existing cash and cash equivalents and cash from operations will be sufficient to meet its needs for the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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This lede bears good news for better hearing.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Just remember, whatever one person thinks, roughly half the nation thinks otherwise.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Jupiter thinks this is the perfect moment to establish a friendly acquaintanceship with Chiron.Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wishbone then imagines himself as a character in a classic novel related to the situation at home, going on epic adventures and taking the audience along with him.Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
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Wiley’s intervention powerfully imagines an insurrection that might give more power to young Black men, but his equestrian statue does little to reimagine what power means or looks like.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Post Enhancing how a company supports and engages its employees can attract talent, improve retention, spur innovation, and increase customer satisfaction.Ethan Burris, Benjamin Thomas, Harvard Business Review, 20 Oct. 2024
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This playfully experimental film has been meticulously crafted to express this personal story that engages the viewer directly; in story, design, and technique.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Assumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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