posits

VERB

suppose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hypothesize postulate presuppose

STRONG

assume conceive conclude conjecture consider deem dream expect fancy feel gather imagine judge premise presume pretend reckon regard suspect take think understand view

WEAK

be afraid have a hunch have sneaking suspicion swear by take as gospel truth take stock in

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain be honest disbelieve disregard forget ignore know leave misunderstand neglect not believe reject

Example Sentences

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posits

Which is why, Thompson posits, busy celebrities are drawn to it — it’s efficient.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

As De Palma posits, this was always a place where corruption and dishonesty could flourish.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

Less publicity has been given to his observations regarding the Phillips curve, which posits a trade-off between inflation and unemployment.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Since the conflict in Iran started, bond markets have anticipated more hawkish central banks globally, but the JPMorgan report posits that Iran is fading as a driver of interest rates.

From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026

“Ah, but most of them are complacent,” Nansi posits.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer