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as in to guess
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
if we suppose a minimum profit of $10,000 from the charity auction, we should be able to pay for the family's medical expenses
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2
as in to assume
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
what do you suppose he's going to do with the prize money he won?
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3
as in to think
to have as an opinion
voters wrongly supposed that the new mayor would be opposed to letting hazardous waste be transported through the city
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as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
had always supposed that her father would bequeath the family farm to her
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Recent Examples of suppose
Peggy spends much of the night dodging a dinner she’s supposed to be at, and the episode cuts back and forth between the office and the restaurant.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
It wasn’t supposed to survive the Federal Reserve’s historic and aggressive rate-hiking campaign to reel in high inflation.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The office was also supposed to issue quarterly reports on immigrant crime, but only one report was issued in June 2018.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
The reception ends at 4, and they’re supposed to just d--- around for 5 hours until 9PM with nothing to do?
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
It wasn’t supposed to survive the Federal Reserve’s historic and aggressive rate-hiking campaign to reel in high inflation.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The office was also supposed to issue quarterly reports on immigrant crime, but only one report was issued in June 2018.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
The reception ends at 4, and they’re supposed to just d--- around for 5 hours until 9PM with nothing to do?
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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There’s a strong chance his initial game back comes next Wednesday against — guess who — the Lakers. Should make for an interesting storyline in the shadows of Hollywood.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2025
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No one guessed Margie's whereabouts over the weekend.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to public filings with the UK’s corporate register, Runge, a German citizen, assumed the role at the end of last month after departing Interview Magazine.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the latest entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mackie assumes the role as the titular hero, taking over from Chris Evans, whose character Steve Rogers passed the shield to Mackie’s Sam Wilson at the end of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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That era was a tough one for Letterman, who was thought to be a shoo-in to replace Carson but NBC opted to go with Jay Leno instead.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Icing is thought to have been the cause of the Alaska crash, which occurred when the pilot circled while the runway was being cleared of snow.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Damage was sustained to four city garbage trucks and four businesses, including a Brooks Brothers store and a Chase Bank, the department said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The cast and crew who assembled in the castle were subsequently said to have been totally accepting of the ghost of Lady Sophie, who haunts Amhuinnsuidhe.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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It is estimated to reach USD 166.89 billion in 2025, with North America leading the way with the largest market share, accounting for 38.0% of the total market.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rents are estimated between $1,150 and $2,400 per month.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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The show at Hauser & Wirth also includes 10 works described as paintings, which presumes an elastic definition of what a painting is.—
Deborah Solomon,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Karla Sofía Gascón, as many might have already presumed, is not expected to attend the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony on Sunday night.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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While dark matter has never actually been detected, it is believed to make up 85% of the total matter in the universe.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Researchers believe the weapons were buried after a battle for ceremonial or ritual purposes in connection to the chieftain’s residence.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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But Christine and Pam [Koffler] at Killer Films are just so indefatigable in their insistence that there’s going to be a way to figure this out, again.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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For his part, Willard sounded confident that the players would figure it out in the second half against the Hawkeyes.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppose. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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