assumes

Example Sentences

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Economics also assumes that we can learn something about our economy as a whole by analyzing and aggregating these decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

As Salon’s Alex Galbraith recently explained in his daily newsletter, Crash Course, Walsh assumes his viewers “weren’t paying attention when their history classes got slightly more complicated.”

From Salon • May 20, 2026

“This all assumes the systems can be produced at high enough yields to be deployed at scale for highly demanding customers, which we understand has yet to happen.”

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Her delivery can vary little from character to character — she assumes attitudes, but doesn’t put on voices — which forces you to pay attention, especially because the dialogue and editing can move fast.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

I haven’t been doing much homework outside of this lab journal, and Dad doesn’t bother me about it because he assumes I’m upset about Mom.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller