Want to use Supposed correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like expected or questionable.

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Supposed in a sentence

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Supposed meaning

simple past and past participle of suppose

Synonyms of Supposed

expected divinatory conjectural obligated questionable so-called alleged intended acknowledged reputed purported putative unlikely improbable hypothetical

Example sentences (20)

Adams said he does not know how Bortz Hardware is supposed to handle 4-watt night light bulbs or Christmas lights.

Almost a decade ago, California enacted a law that is supposed to protect groundwater reserves from overpumping.

And so the least restrictive means necessary to get them to return to court is ideally how the system supposed to work.

And we're not supposed to point out the hypocrisy because otherwise your delicate butt hairs will get twisted.

A major art show was supposed to unite masterpieces from London and Moscow, until Russia invaded Ukraine.

According to reports, the lady was supposed to get married the following day but she messed up after being caught with her ex.

Another faux holiday is called “International Transgender Day of Visibility,” which is supposed to be celebrated on March 31st.

After Behar tied Rep. Elise Stefanik’s supposed “racist theories” to the Buffalo mass shooter, Hostin had to deliver a correction.

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Although the youngsters are not supposed to have sex, John said that a lot of them “ain’t got the power” to resist the temptation.

Anderson is supposed to bring about a turnaround, and a split-up of the Group is also on the agenda.

AIM Roads said motorists are not supposed to pass snowplow trucks on the right, as it is dangerous.

They don’t know what they’re supposed to be, what they’re supposed to say — they’re trying what they think is good.

And right before Miles breaks free from Miguel's grip, he delivers the line, "Everyone keeps telling me how my story is supposed to go.

A second movie was also supposed to be in the works, but it’s struggled to get off the ground.

Ann McClain was supposed to be part of the first all-women spacewalk, which was supposed to happen back in March.

He had a tendency to forget where he was supposed to be going and miss the train that was supposed to take him there.

Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal are supposed to be the offensive line bookends for years to come.

A family member was supposed to donate liver to Pintu, but that did not work out due to mismatch of blood group and various other reasons.

Afterwards, MacLean admitted he’s now unsure of what’s supposed to happen in that situation.

You’re so lame!” exclaimed his daughter, “You’re not supposed to bury your head, it’s supposed to be your body!

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Common combinations with supposed

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • supposed to 201×
  • was supposed 55×
  • is supposed 34×
  • are supposed 27×
  • the supposed 16×
  • not supposed 16×
  • were supposed 15×
  • re supposed 14×
  • weren supposed
  • what supposed

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "supposed" in a sentence?
An example: "Adams said he does not know how Bortz Hardware is supposed to handle 4-watt night light bulbs or Christmas lights." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "supposed" from real English texts.
What does "supposed" mean?
Supposed means: simple past and past participle of suppose
What are synonyms of "supposed"?
Common synonyms of "supposed" include: expected, divinatory, conjectural, obligated, questionable, so-called, alleged, intended. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "supposed" are there?
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