as in wary
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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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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
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Don’t allow the pets to be unsupervised in the same room; keep plants on a high shelf (assuming your pet can’t reach it; most cats can reach everywhere) or secured behind glass like a cloche.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The ousting of Assad, who ruled Syria for a quarter century after assuming power from his father, leaves a dangerous political vacuum.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
On the final day of the season Botafogo only needed to draw at home assuming rivals Palmeiras won their game.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Atlético Mineiro play against Athletico Paranaense, if Paranaense win this then Mineiro could face the drop, assuming that Fluminense get a result and Bragantino also do the business.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Sending products back to be repackaged, restocked and resold — sometimes overseas — generates even more carbon emissions, assuming they can be put back in circulation.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
But assuming the first hurdle is met, there are common characteristics that help build high-performing teams.
—Jennifer Shewan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
And that’s assuming no further delays in securing full approval from the county.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Trojans are trending toward losing their entire starting secondary, assuming safety Kamari Ramsey declares for the draft as planned.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Don’t allow the pets to be unsupervised in the same room; keep plants on a high shelf (assuming your pet can’t reach it; most cats can reach everywhere) or secured behind glass like a cloche.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The ousting of Assad, who ruled Syria for a quarter century after assuming power from his father, leaves a dangerous political vacuum.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
On the final day of the season Botafogo only needed to draw at home assuming rivals Palmeiras won their game.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Atlético Mineiro play against Athletico Paranaense, if Paranaense win this then Mineiro could face the drop, assuming that Fluminense get a result and Bragantino also do the business.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Sending products back to be repackaged, restocked and resold — sometimes overseas — generates even more carbon emissions, assuming they can be put back in circulation.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
But assuming the first hurdle is met, there are common characteristics that help build high-performing teams.
—Jennifer Shewan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
And that’s assuming no further delays in securing full approval from the county.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuming
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Because generative AI was used to create the phishing message itself, the email had no misspellings, the grammar was perfectly acceptable and, coming from the director’s genuine email account, left no obvious reason why the recipient would be wary of authenticity.Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Among other suggestions, prosecutors say, victims should be wary of people who try to move conversations to encrypted instant messaging apps such as Whatsapp, Signal and others.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Players are tasked with guessing a mystery five-letter word—and must do so in six attempts or fewer.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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My entire row spent the flight making friendship bracelets and guessing about final-show surprises.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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So the co-producer is pretending the screenwriter’s work was infringed upon.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Scammers pretending to be Denver Animal Shelter staff are calling people who lost their pets, telling them they’ve been hit by a car and need to pay a $500 deposit by phone to start emergency surgery, city officials said Friday.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
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To be clear, this is a tax on employing people in Chicago, akin to a job-crushing head tax.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet King cannot stop himself from employing horror.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents who are still skeptical of the police department's effectiveness were frustrated Thursday night by continued issues of homeless encampments and substance use.Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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Moscow does not publicize its military losses, and analysts are skeptical of casualty reports from both sides.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Decision support systems powered with AI are assisting military leaders by analyzing vast amounts of data, simulating scenarios in real-time, and then suggesting optimal strategies based on various conditions.Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition to real-time protection, simulating AI adversarial attacks pre-production is a best practice for proactively protecting your models.Niv Braun, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Compromising the business strategy and purpose, stretching resources and hiring low-quality talent can make the situation worse.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Assuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuming. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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