as in guessed
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as in assumed
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
we surmised that she had purchased the apple pie since there was a bakery box on the kitchen counter
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Recent Examples of surmised
Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Another surmised her symptoms were the result of dehydration.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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The Facebook page host did not think anything of the photos Walters had sent him and posted the assumed accomplishment on his major page.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2024
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The real Qiao Yan lives on the fringes of poverty in Myanmar and the assumed Qiao Yan becomes a famed actress in China.Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Even if your solution doesn’t directly address sustainability, showcasing your organization’s commitment through partnerships or thought leadership can help set your company apart in competitive discussions.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Just give it like maybe 15 seconds more thought.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Related article House passes International Criminal Court sanctions bill after prosecutor seeks Netanyahu warrant The warrants mark a historic first, making Netanyahu the first Israeli leader summoned by an international court for alleged actions against Palestinians in the 76-year conflict.Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to the Associated Press, the Monterey Police Department released the report—which summarizes police interviews of the alleged victim, Hegseth, a hospital nurse and a few other people—in response to a public records request.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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While the storm expected this weekend is considered to be strong, it's not supposed to be as powerful as the one in May.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other interesting tidbits here are that The Book of Boba Fett was actually supposed to be an ongoing season until incredibly poor reception killed it.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Surmised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmised. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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