- present tense form of assume (3rd person singular).
assumes
Example Sentences
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This example also assumes the family already has emergency savings to cover six months’ worth of expenses and therefore doesn’t set aside money for that.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 15, 2026
Such a possibility would conflict with the standard model, which assumes that dark energy remains constant.
From Science Daily β Sep. 13, 2026
First, he assumes that they’re as gullible as he is—that, since he believes the compliments they shovel his way, they’ll believe his shovelings too.
From Slate β Sep. 10, 2026
Kim Fustier, senior global oil and gas analyst at HSBC, said in a Tuesday note that her new base case now assumes that a U.S.-Iran understanding will emerge but be vulnerable to repeated breakdowns.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 8, 2026
He sighs, and assumes an expression of great patience.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
