- present tense form of assume (3rd person singular).
assumes
Example Sentences
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She assumes he probably has a rough idea, but says neither has ever felt the need to ask.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
He assumes both will keep their current age-specific fertility and mortality rates and net immigration of zero.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He assumes that, these days, the public goes to see movies or plays, watches television, or reads books either to avoid this dismal reality or absolve themselves from it.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
McKinney acknowledged his approach assumes the city and county can increase available shelter space, but hopes to use his office to pressure local officials into expanding available services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
He retains hold of my arm, and as he talks his spine straightens imperceptibly, his chest expands, his voice assumes more and more the sprightliness and jocularity of youth.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
