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taking something for granted; something expected n.
assuming possession, power n.
arrogance n.

NOUN

taking something for granted; something expected

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acceptance belief expectation guess hunch hypothesis inference premise presumption supposition suspicion theory

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conjecture fancy posit postulate postulation presupposition shot stab supposal surmise theorization

WEAK

accepting assuming shot in the dark sneaking suspicion

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disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth

WEAK

doubt genuineness naturalness realness unexpected

NOUN

assuming possession, power

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acceptance

STRONG

acquisition adoption appropriation arrogation embracing grab seizure takeover taking undertaking usurpation

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accepting assuming shouldering taking on taking up

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rejection

WEAK

doubt genuineness naturalness reality realness unexpected

NOUN

arrogance

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presumption

STRONG

brass chutzpah cockiness conceit imperiousness insolence nerve pride sass self-importance

Antonyms

STRONG

humility modesty shyness timidity

WEAK

doubt genuineness naturalness reality realness unexpected

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assumptions

Infante pointed me toward research by Rabobank senior beverage analyst Bourcard Nesin that complicates one of the most common assumptions about Gen Z drinking habits.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

That said, it’s important people don’t make assumptions about why someone may have gained or lost weight, said Rago: “You can be caring.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

This finding calls into question long-established assumptions about fertility.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

People take a look at her and make assumptions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

If we analyze what is going on inside that box, we can make some assumptions.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife