as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
this new computer program is a supposed improvement over the old one
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as in estimated
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 assumed
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 believed
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 said
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 supposed
Gerald Winegrad, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2025
The second unit outscored Memphis’ bench 52-45, further undercutting the Grizzlies’ supposed depth advantage.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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, 8 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Too many supposed leaders have become environmental mercenaries who desire to avoid any blowback in pushing for regulatory changes that impede the financial prospects of themselves or their organizations.
—Gerald Winegrad, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2025
The second unit outscored Memphis’ bench 52-45, further undercutting the Grizzlies’ supposed depth advantage.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
They are also supposed to set baseline rules that safeguard the integrity of the sport.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supposed
Verb
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Today his net worth is estimated to be $3 billion.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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At least 1,000 structures are estimated to have been destroyed in the fire.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On the other end, Gibbs began to slither his way into open space, and the Lions assumed full control.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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As an incentive for the teams to stick around, the city assumed ownership of the land but agreed to give it back to the teams at the expiration of a ground lease in 2023, according to documents reviewed by The Post.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
5 Jan. 2025
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Milwaukee is believed to be home to one of the largest groups of Burmese refugees in the country — among them the Muslim Rohingya — but also the Karen and Chin, who have started several local American Baptist churches.—
Sophie Carson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Estimates of Gaza’s Christian population range from roughly 800 to more than 1,000, although hundreds are believed to have left for Egypt, Canada and Australia since the war began.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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It’s been apparent in the last several years that the number of corporate CMOs is going down.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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That danger was apparent when formaldehyde in plywood used to build temporary trailer homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina sickened dozens of people.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Strong passwords that are not easily guessed and/or a password manager.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg guessed Jason Derulo.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 Dec. 2024
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Sleepwalkers in the 19th century were thought to have one foot in another realm and an understanding of darkness.—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Getting in front of them beforehand through various forms of content such as interviews, thought leadership articles and social posts, can help alleviate the fear and build trust with your community.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This fateful decision meant that, when he is presumed to have fallen ill on his walk, Mosley was unable to raise the alarm.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
22 Dec. 2024
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Misch also faces charges in a high-profile kidnapping and presumed murder that took place in Hayward in 1989.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In some cases, patients benefit from receiving thrombolytic (clot-dissolving) medication, but that decision depends a careful assessment of several clinical factors and a discussion between the physician and patient regarding possible benefits and risks.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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From the Torino airport, there’s a flat rate of €40 (plus possible surcharges for luggage and tolls), but usually fares are calculated based on time and distance traveled.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Supposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supposed. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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