supposing

[suh-poh-zing] / səˈpoʊ zɪŋ /

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All (2) Adjective (1) Conjunction (1)

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if adj.
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ADJECTIVE

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STRONG

assuming presuming presupposing

WEAK

granting that in case that in these circumstances let us suppose taking for granted that under these conditions with the supposition that

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

STRONG

assuming presuming presupposing

WEAK

allowing that granting that in case that in these circumstances let us suppose taking for granted that under these conditions with the supposition that

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supposing

“I would be a little leery of supposing that it’s a gaming of the system in order to get some unfair advantage,” Vaughn said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026

"I always prefer the facts to words, or supposing things," said Arteta.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2024

And they said, “Look, supposing you were to report on a murder in Oakland with a voice like that. Stuart, you’ve got no credibility,” and that was that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2023

After being asked if he knew why he had been stopped, the driver responded, “Yeah, because I was on the wrong side of the road,” further supposing that he must have missed an exit.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 2, 2023

But I was not about to wander off, for supposing, just supposing, Papi finished his drink and decided to open his bags right then.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

supposing

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