presuming
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- presumingly adverb
- unpresuming adjective
Etymology
Origin of presuming
Example Sentences
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Rasmussen said he left the meeting with Vance and Rubio presuming the Trump administration understood the island wouldn’t become part of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
When in doubt, take your item to a reputable expert or dealer: You never want to make the mistake of presuming something isn’t silver and treating it as such.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
When asked who will fill the role in the tour match, England assistant coach Trescothick told BBC Sport: "I'm presuming the same sort of number three we've had for a period of time."
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
Courts like to proceed presuming that the government's acting in good faith, presuming that they're not going to engage in unlawful actions.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025
When he pictured his wife having to make such plans, presuming him to be dead, his heart raged.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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