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as in gall
shameless boldness
shocked by his presumption in insisting that we buy his raffle tickets
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as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the presumption of innocence
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Recent Examples of presumption
At startups, the independent appraiser presumption is typically preferred since the illiquid startup presumption is time-consuming and challenging to perform and the binding formula presumption puts significant limitations on your ability to raise funds.
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Tomas Milar, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Always Presume Best Intent The presumption of best intent is our No. 1 value.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
While Wrapped typically releases around late November to early December, many are under the unfounded presumption that the app only tracks listening habits between Jan. 1 to Oct. 31.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Tomas Milar, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Always Presume Best Intent The presumption of best intent is our No. 1 value.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
While Wrapped typically releases around late November to early December, many are under the unfounded presumption that the app only tracks listening habits between Jan. 1 to Oct. 31.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
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Chris Rock got a hand (and a gall bladder) from one of his old Saturday Night Live castmates this week.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 14 Dec. 2024
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And Big Government had the gall to charge me $35 to get in?Peter Rubin, Longreads, 19 Sep. 2024
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The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This approach aligns seamlessly with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, which advocate for continuous verification and the assumption that threats could exist both inside and outside the organization.Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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If a nerve is affected, leg numbness or weakness may also occur.6 Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra slips forward over the one below it, potentially leading to nerve compression.Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fuentes's election night video, however, struck a nerve among leftists, who ended up leaking his home address online.Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kudos are also due Christian Probst as a prince without a drop of royal arrogance.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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Barack Obama came across to his foes as the principle of arrogance.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Economic confidence hangs in the balance as constitutional judges weigh how to rule on Yoon’s fate over the next 180 days.William Pesek, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This year, the Duchess seems to have approached dressing for all of the various facets of her life with fresh confidence.Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Patients are also more likely to choose a hospital with safety assurances.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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And for some who are eager to conceive, the anecdotal assurance may be enough.Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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The audacity of the finale comes from writer Noah Hawley and director Thomas Bezucha’s willingness to just let the last scene play out with consummate patience over nearly 20 minutes of building suspense, humor and philosophical intrigue.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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Head has essentially fronted up in the two latest ICC tournaments with incredible audacity to keep India’s trophy cabinet bare until June’s World T20 final thriller against South Africa finally gave Rohit some respite from the bridesmaids tag.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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