suppose
verb (used with object)
to assume (something) for the sake of argument, as part of a proposition or theory, a problem set to be solved as an exercise, etc..
is supposing
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present progressiveof suppose (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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All of this is supposing, of course, that Game of Thrones “ends” in any long-term way.
From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2017
Conte’s side now need four victories from their remaining fixtures to become champions, although that is supposing Tottenham maintain winning form during their trickier run-in.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 25, 2017
Ours is, supposing we can step to the world next door – to all the words next door.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 16, 2010
“You could not have argued better,” said I; “that is, supposing you have argued; with respect to the milk, you may do as you please.”
From Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest by William Knapp
He is supposing a bad case of inconsistency, and is not palliating it at all.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. by Alexander Maclaren
