Synonyms

presuming

American

[pri-zoo-ming] / prɪˈzu mɪŋ /

adjective

presumptuous.

Other Word Forms

presumingly adverb
unpresuming adjective

Etymology

Origin of presuming

First recorded in 1575–85; presume + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Their case had been scuppered by the so-called "30 second rule", a false conclusion adopted by the court presuming that every person who was killed in the disaster had been unconscious within 30 seconds.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

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

And that’s presuming you do make it to the Taj Mahal.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Tuchel will have three more international breaks to work with England players before pre-World Cup friendlies - presuming the Three Lions do qualify for the tournament.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 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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