as in apparent
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
the putative reason for her dismissal was poor job performance
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Recent Examples of putative
Hoffman limited the indictment to events that took place after Mayan Jaguar’s putative end.
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Penn Bullock, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
The judge wrote that while Klayman’s case began as a putative class action, which at least in theory might have led to substantial damages, it is now brought only by Klayman and thus has a much smaller value.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2024
In a putative class-action lawsuit filed in June in Los Angeles County Superior Court, former Watermark employee James Bibeau accused the company of failing to pay overtime for at least four years.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024
Solar neutrinos mask rather low-mass varieties of putative dark matter particles, which are as yet weakly probed by both experiments.
—Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2024
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Penn Bullock, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
The judge wrote that while Klayman’s case began as a putative class action, which at least in theory might have led to substantial damages, it is now brought only by Klayman and thus has a much smaller value.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2024
In a putative class-action lawsuit filed in June in Los Angeles County Superior Court, former Watermark employee James Bibeau accused the company of failing to pay overtime for at least four years.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024
Solar neutrinos mask rather low-mass varieties of putative dark matter particles, which are as yet weakly probed by both experiments.
—Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for putative
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Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Finally, the animals in zoos are watched closely, so symptoms of illness become apparent quickly.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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More news: Yankees Make Final Pleas to Juan Soto After Game 5 Loss In what amounted to a one-season audition in his free agent walk year, Soto led the American League in runs scored batting ahead of Judge, the probable AL MVP.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Second, Schipper said, the probable trifecta of controlling the presidency and both chambers of Congress further increases the likelihood that Trump can enact his fiscal agenda.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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During the trial, concerns are raised about his long hair, requiring parental consent for a possible haircut.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Unlike those painters, however, Mathieson had to create his images on location with an army of collaborators and the challenge of crafting beautiful images when Scott’s preference is to shoot with as many cameras as possible — something Mathieson says makes lighting exponentially more difficult.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
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This last-minute casting shift delighted Williamson, who’d been influenced by Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, in which Janet Leigh — introduced as the ostensible star of the film — is killed off early on.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The film’s loose and laid-back structure is accentuated by the contrast provided by the ostensible strictness of its setting: A Christian school for girls.Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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That night of violence — with its brutality and seeming lack of a motive — has shaken the community.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
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Political pressure will come to the Kremlin not just from opponents of the war but also from those dismayed by the military’s startling incompetence and seeming lack of determination.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2022
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That's a substantial change that may not be immediately obvious.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here’s How to Shop for the Right Strap-On By Malia Griggs Of these triggers, the most obvious is probably lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products that doesn’t sit well with certain people, like those who are lactose-intolerant.Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Putative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putative. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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