- present tense form of assume (3rd person singular).
assumes
Example Sentences
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The Fidelity healthcare forecast assumes that a retiree is enrolled in traditional Medicare.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
But the action is nullified by the fact that Ono assumes the stoic posture of the Buddhist monks seen in the news at the time setting themselves aflame in protest of the Vietnam War.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The projection "assumes no material escalation in the Middle East" and no significant jump in commodity costs, according to a slide.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Nowadays, he just assumes they are, and chooses his words more carefully.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
When a god assumes his true form, the power is so great that any mortal looking on him will disintegrate.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
