assume
Example Sentences
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Does one assume the machine has enjoyed its victory?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Lewis can assume leadership of the party despite not holding a seat in the House of Commons, though he will be expected to run in the next federal election or in a by-election.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
It’s fair to assume most U.S. travelers have passed a CLEAR+ security line at least once in their lives, or even sailed through one themselves.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
It’s funny how adults do this—they assume that just because two people are close to the same age, they’ll have something in common.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
