PRESUMPTION Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

presumption

noun

pri-ˈzəm(p)-shən

Definition of presumption

as in gall

shameless boldness shocked by his presumption in insisting that we buy his raffle tickets

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as in assumption

something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning the presumption of innocence

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Recent Examples of presumption The trouble is not TMI but TLI Another falsehood standing in the way of feeling loved is the presumption that asking questions will seem nosy. — Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 Queiroz cited a presumption of innocence for Partey, criticized the quick judgments of modern social media and spoke philosophically in comments late Monday ahead of a warm-up game in Wales. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 However, the trust petition argues that Nick Reiner is entitled to a presumption of innocence, and suggests that the family trusts could be subject to future litigation. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 June 2026 The presumption of innocence was used by Queiroz to justify the decision to include Partey in Ghana’s World Cup squad and by Spanish club Villarreal to justify his signing last summer as a free agent. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for presumption

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Noun

For in the last years of her life she will be troubled by terrible digestion and chronic bowel problems set off by a bout of grave illness, diagnosed as typhoid fever and gall-bladder disease, in the autumn of 1860.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
This microscopic roundworm lays its eggs in root tissues, causing swellings or galls to develop on infected roots.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

Definition of gall

Noun

Here is a brief overview and judgement calls of several garden insects that challenge our assumptions about who belongs in which column.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
As with any heat metric, calculating the heat index involves making some assumptions about the person and the conditions around them.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of assumption

Noun

Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Aggie is appalled at Nile’s presumptuousness, his entitlement.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Optimistic Miami Dolphins fans — assuming there are any left right now; forgive the presumptuousness — could find a way to be (relatively) encouraged coming out of Thursday night’s game.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025

Definition of presumptuousness

Noun

Besides the sheer audacity of the number was the idea that all but $20 million of it would be deferred well into the future.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Watching that Rosetta Stone-cold stupid footage here, you’re struck not only by his audacity, but by the scene’s excruciating comic pacing.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of audacity

Noun

This potential confidence-as-assurance issue has increased as digital assets become more integrated with payments, trading, tax reporting, and anti-money-laundering programs.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
The new powers would also include information from third parties, such as age assurance technology providers, to test claims made by the platforms about how those under 16 continued to circumvent the ban, the statement said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026

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