- present participle of assume.
assuming
Example Sentences
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Management is taking more decisive action on costs, localization and the dealer network, while still assuming broadly stable volumes and continued positive EBIT, the bank says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
It failed us all by assuming that what she deserved was fixed by what she did as an 18-year-old.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
That’s assuming the $800 is after your mortgage and ordinary expenses, including taxes and insurance, and accounts for vacant periods or repairs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
It is similar to standing somewhere on Earth and assuming that beyond your visible horizon, there is still more Earth.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
I yell, assuming Celia’s impatient for her turn.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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