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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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2
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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3
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
Jim Lampley has been the voice of boxing for a generation of Americans, which is remarkable because the assignment was only supposed to last one fight.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
There’s another problem also, one that not all want to address out loud — hitting at Steinbrenner Field, with cozy Yankee Stadium-size dimensions and supposed launching pad reputation, has been tougher than expected.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
But even supposing that the President can get Congress to act, or can evade judicial review of his actions, few high value immigrants are going to hand over their fortunes to Trump.
—David Bier, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
The latter has milk and, because it’s not supposed to be there, that milk isn’t listed among the allergens.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
There’s another problem also, one that not all want to address out loud — hitting at Steinbrenner Field, with cozy Yankee Stadium-size dimensions and supposed launching pad reputation, has been tougher than expected.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
But even supposing that the President can get Congress to act, or can evade judicial review of his actions, few high value immigrants are going to hand over their fortunes to Trump.
—David Bier, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
The latter has milk and, because it’s not supposed to be there, that milk isn’t listed among the allergens.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppose
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That’s because the measles was a pretty widespread problem before, guess what, routine measles vaccination occurred.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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No one will ever guess this sleek shirt is working behind the scenes to keep you dry and odor-free after that long-haul flight.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Outside of any current 118 members, and assuming we aren’t cruelly subjected to more of that racist clown Gerrard, the station’s next captain remains anybody’s guess.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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McBride wrote the premiere’s cold open — in which Elijah murders a preacher while robbing his collection box, then assumes his identity — several years ago.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The workshop acknowledges that people usually think of consent and boundaries in extreme terms.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Browns must think otherwise to be taking him with a top 100 pick, but this one is hard to explain.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Base personnel contacted the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which looked into the matter, said the official.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The constitutional provision prohibiting public funds from being used for sectarian purposes echoed language drafted by Native Americans, the historians and legal scholars said.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 26% of adults and 19% of children in the United States have seasonal allergies.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Migration Policy Institute estimates that while arrests have increased, the pace of deportations is, so far, down from the last fiscal year of the Biden administration.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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If any doubts remain that Benjamin Netanyahu aims to transform Israel into an authoritarian state, where the prime minister is above the law and dissent is presumed subversive, an eight-page affidavit submitted to the country’s supreme court this week should dispel them.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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In a March 2015 review, the SSA revealed that death records had not been updated for 6.5 million individuals over the age of 112 who were presumed deceased.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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It’s revealed that Emily’s triplet, Charity, who is believed to have died during childbirth, is on a murder spree, killing Dante — as well as Emily’s ex-husband, Sean.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst also believes Brinson has enough inside quickness to be a factor as a pass rusher.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Hicks figures to be the defensive signal caller unless Schwesinger immediately proves ready for that role.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Yet many experts figure the economy will stagnate within a few months and a growing share foresee a recession by the second half of 2025.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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