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assumptions

NOUN

taking something for granted; something expected

Synonyms

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acceptance belief expectation guess hunch hypothesis inference premise presumption supposition suspicion theory

STRONG

conjecture fancy posit postulate postulation presupposition shot stab supposal surmise theorization

WEAK

accepting assuming shot in the dark sneaking suspicion

Antonyms

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disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth

WEAK

doubt genuineness naturalness realness unexpected

NOUN

assuming possession, power

Synonyms

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acceptance

STRONG

acquisition adoption appropriation arrogation embracing grab seizure takeover taking undertaking usurpation

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accepting assuming shouldering taking on taking up

Antonyms

STRONG

rejection

WEAK

doubt genuineness naturalness reality realness unexpected

NOUN

arrogance

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presumption

STRONG

brass chutzpah cockiness conceit imperiousness insolence nerve pride sass self-importance

Antonyms

STRONG

humility modesty shyness timidity

WEAK

doubt genuineness naturalness reality realness unexpected

Example Sentences

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Whatever that number is, it’s based on too many assumptions to be actionable, Panko said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

According to minutes, central bank officials acknowledged there was “considerable uncertainty” regarding their assumptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Earnings forecasts have risen more than 22% from the end of last year to around $336.50 a share for the S&P 500, with a near 15% gain in assumptions for 2027.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Even so, the conflict unsettled India's diplomatic assumptions.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But he hadn’t survived a year of the sun-ravaged world by making assumptions.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner