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as in to guess
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
if we suppose a minimum profit of $10,000 from the charity auction, we should be able to pay for the family's medical expenses
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as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
what do you suppose he's going to do with the prize money he won?
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as in to think
to have as an opinion
voters wrongly supposed that the new mayor would be opposed to letting hazardous waste be transported through the city
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as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
had always supposed that her father would bequeath the family farm to her
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Recent Examples of suppose
Venu Sports was originally supposed to launch this fall but was delayed by an antitrust lawsuit brought by Fubo.
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Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
It’s supposed to take on super compacts like the MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz smart cars.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Trump was originally supposed to be sentenced in July, but the date was postponed several times.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
It’s supposed to take on super compacts like the MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz smart cars.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Trump was originally supposed to be sentenced in July, but the date was postponed several times.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
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And guess what defensive coordinator loves to blitz?Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Trump sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill on Friday by announcing that his inaugural ceremonies will take place indoors, leaving members of Congress guessing about their plans.Andrew Solender, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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Don’t assume everyone on your team is driven by the same things— dig deeper.Julia Korn, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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When Trump assumed office in 2017, just over 542,000 cases were pending.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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The analyst thinks the stock has run too far, and the risks aren’t reflected in the price.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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The first step businesses must take is to stop thinking about digital experiences as a competitor to the real world, designed to increase time on a screen.Olof Schybergson, Fortune Asia, 8 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Authorities on Wednesday said 70,000 people are under evacuation orders in the Los Angeles area as wildfires burn through the region, and at least 28,000 structures are threatened.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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In projecting a potential contract extension for Steele, The Athletic’s Tim Britton estimated a sweet spot could be a five-year deal worth around $74 million or a six-year pact valued at $96 million.Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Had the Santa Ynez Reservoir been in use in that period, Adams estimated, that demand might have been just three times as high.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Lord Howe Island wood-feeding cockroach, presumed extinct for over 80 years, was found alive in 2022.Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 100 hostages are believed to remain in captivity in Gaza, with some of those people presumed to be dead.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a Russian oil tanker believed to have crossed over the area at the time of the disruption.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Analysts believe forms of crypto could see a game-changing year in 2025.Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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Add to that figure another 48% in government expenditures that Trump has deemed politically untouchable: Social Security, Medicare and Defense.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Tommy will surely need at least another season to figure it out.EW.com, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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