"Presumably" Example Sentences
1. Presumably, the thief had been watching me for weeks before making his move.
2. Presumably, the student had studied for the exam, but clearly he had not prepared adequately.
3. Presumably, my coworker was at lunch since she had left for an hour without telling anyone.
4. Presumably, the organization had good intentions when forming, but over time its goals changed.
5. Presumably, Laura had forgotten about our lunch date since she never showed up.
6. Presumably, the recipe called for two teaspoons of salt, but the amount used was far more than that.
7. Presumably, most people would agree that honesty is the best policy.
8. Presumably, our guests will arrive around six o'clock as planned.
9. Presumably, the dog had been outside for a while, judging by how muddy its paws were.
10. Presumably, our teacher was sick since she never came to class that day.
11. Presumably, the bus was running late since no one had arrived at the bus stop yet.
12. Presumably, Brad had not finished the project on time since he avoided talking about it.
13. Presumably, the class material was too advanced for many of the students, based on their quiz scores.
14. Presumably, the children had made the mess while their parents were not looking.
15. Presumably, my neighbor was on vacation since I had not seen any activity at his house for several days.
16. Presumably, many people will want to attend the meeting, but few will actually show up.
17. Presumably, the website would be operational again soon, but no one knew for sure.
18. Presumably, Billy's parents would be upset when they discovered that he had broken their vase.
19. Presumably, Samantha had overslept and missed her alarm since she was so late to work.
20. Presumably, the salesperson had offered me the best available deal on the product.
21. Presumably, our dog had knocked over the garbage can looking for food.
22. Presumably, my son had completed his chores already since he was asking for an advance on his allowance.
23. Presumably, the office had closed early due to the impending snowstorm.
24. Presumably, Jessica had done the reading assignment for class that day.
25. Presumably, the old lamp had shorted out and started the fire in the family room.
26. Presumably, the fugitive had fled the country by that point to escape capture.
27. Presumably, Michael had not studied for the test since he turned in a blank answer sheet.
28. Presumably, the mail had not yet arrived since the mailbox was still empty.
29. Presumably, Mary had not heard the alarm clock go off since she overslept and missed her train.
30. Presumably, our guests had gotten lost on their way, which is why they were running so late to arrive.
31. Presumably, Amanda had forgotten about the scheduled meeting based on her absence.
32. Presumably, customers were avoiding the restaurant since it was completely empty during dinner hours.
33. Presumably, the window had been left open during the night, allowing the cold air to seep into the house.
34. Presumably, the weather forecast had been inaccurate since it began snowing unexpectedly.
35. Presumably, the neighbors' dog had dug up my garden while I was at work.
36. Presumably, students will complete their assignments on time, but some inevitably will miss the deadline.
37. Presumably, the bank was closed for a staff training day, though no one had posted a notice about it.
38. Presumably, my colleague had misfiled the important document since I could not locate it anywhere.
39. Presumably, Mark had not brushed his teeth yet since the toothbrush was still dry.
40. Presumably, Jill had known the correct answer to the question since she studied the chapter thoroughly.
41. Presumably, the traffic jam was caused by an accident up ahead, though there was no confirmation of that.
42. Presumably, most parents would want the best for their children, but that is not always the case.
43. Presumably, management was aware of the unsatisfactory working conditions but had chosen to ignore them.
44. Presumably, the politician had known about the scandal before it became public, though he denied any knowledge of it.
45. Presumably, the car had broken down somewhere on the highway since my friend never arrived as planned.
46. Presumably, traffic would return to normal speeds after the morning commute ended.
47. Presumably, the fault lay with the repairperson, considering how quickly the device broke again after being fixed.
48. Presumably, Isabel had eaten all of the leftovers in the refrigerator since the containers were all empty.
49. Presumably, the doctor's office had forgotten about the scheduled appointment since they never called to confirm it.
50. Presumably, management favored James for the promotion based on how often they praised his work.
51. Presumably, gas prices would continue rising as demand increased with the summer travel season approaching.
52. Presumably, there had been a mistake with the order since I received the wrong item in the mail.
53. Presumably, my husband had taken the car to work that morning because it was missing from the driveway.
54. Presumably, the facts of the case would prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
55. Presumably, most people would agree that violence is never justified, though some may make exceptions.
56. Presumably, Roger had not finished his assignment since he asked to borrow mine for "inspiration".
57. Presumably, the problem would solve itself over time, though that was only a hope rather than a certainty.
58. Presumably, the convicted criminal had committed other crimes that had not yet come to light.
59. Presumably, all students had been informed of the exam date, though some may have missed the announcement.
60. Presumably, common sense should prevail in most situations, though human nature can often interfere.
Common Phases
1.
Presumably meaning "as one could reasonably assume or suppose":
The bus was late,
presumably due to traffic.
2. Used to indicate an assumption that is not based on fact:
Presumably, John forgot about the meeting, as he did not show up.
3. Employed with a degree of uncertainty:
Presumably, the package should arrive today, though there are no guarantees.
4. Expresses a probable conjecture:
The door was left unlocked,
presumably by one of the children.
5. Refers to a belief that is likely but not certain:
Presumably, the book is in the library where I last remember seeing it.
6. Indicates something that seems logical but lacks proof:
Presumably people would support the initiative, though no polls have been done.
7. Implies a judgment based on impressions rather than facts:
Presumably Mary would agree with the plan, though I have not asked for her opinion.
8. Connotes a belief based on appearances rather than definitive evidence:
Presumably Steve finished his work on time, though I have not seen the finished product.
9. Used when direct knowledge is lacking but an educated guess can be made:
Presumably we have enough food for the party, though I have not done an exact count.
10. Suggests a plausible theory in the absence of complete information:
Presumably the GPS system had malfunctioned, otherwise the driver would not have gotten lost.