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as in gall
shameless boldness
shocked by his presumption in insisting that we buy his raffle tickets
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as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the presumption of innocence
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Recent Examples of presumption
At the time, the presumption across the sport was that St. Louis would look to move on from several veteran pieces, even those under longer team control.
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Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Instead, Laura saw a woman, a relative stranger, whose flagrant presumptions had unwittingly changed the course of her own life, or perhaps only hastened that change.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
And with a flood of new programming sources, along with the presumption that the crown jewel of children's educational television can be privately supported, the question is can CPB survive DOGE's ax?
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
If my presumption is wrong, then reaching out would be even more awkward.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
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That insight often comes from someone testing a previously unchallenged assumption.—
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Showdown at Little Rock Similar assumptions guided events even in places where desegregation appeared to be working.—
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That's nerve damage causing pain, numbness or tingling.—
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Prolonged exposure can weaken the immune system, damage bone marrow, leading to conditions like anemia, and cause neurological effects such as dizziness, headaches, and long-term nerve damage.—
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The toxic combination of Trump’s pro-Russia leanings, Vice President J. D. Vance’s arrogance and condescension, and Musk’s sad case of advanced poster’s disease have tanked America’s reputation among its traditional allies.—
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But jealousy and arrogance get the best of Hamilton, who insinuates himself into the defense team, believing this action will help his political and financial setbacks.—
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Analyst Andres Sheppard cited several factors that give Cantor confidence in the company, including plans for autonomous rideshare services and humanoid robots.—
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Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.—
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Kelley is majoring in information security and assurance.—
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As someone who not infrequently drinks her coffee in bed, this assurance is a selling point.—
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They are fueled by audacity, resilience, and an ability to pivot in the face of failure.—
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Gaga’s natal Venus is at the heart of her unapologetic approach to love, fame and self-expression, fueling her audacity, adventure and fierce originality.—
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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