- present tense form of assume (3rd person singular).
assumes
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It assumes prices stood perfectly still in October, and it still comes out above September’s 3.7%.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
He will need to call on every one of those qualities if and when he assumes control at United.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
At the film’s heart is a terribly relatable family conflict in which each character assumes that they know best.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Looking ahead, Obstler said Datadog’s fourth-quarter outlook assumes the customer will reduce its usage to its minimum commitment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Cook presses her lips together in disapproval, but Izzi assumes a wheedling tone.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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