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1
as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
your conclusion is all wrong because you started out with a false premise
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2
as in ground
premises plural
the area around and belonging to a building
detectives painstakingly searched the premises for clues to the disappearance
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as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
let us premise certain things, such as every person's need for love, before beginning our line of reasoning
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Recent Examples of premise
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
The premise is a solid enough start, but the show isn’t even that much about Coop robbing houses, really.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 11 Apr. 2025
Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
The accords, however, were premised on the idea that Israeli-Palestinian peace could be imposed from the outside once Arab-Israeli relations had been established—a reversal of the conventional wisdom.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The film’s premise and, well, execution left many critics cold, but would become something of a cult classic on VHS and TV.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
The premise is a solid enough start, but the show isn’t even that much about Coop robbing houses, really.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Attorneys for Evangeline Iglesias alleged negligence, premises liability and violations of the public utilities code, among other allegations in the 23-page civil complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
The accords, however, were premised on the idea that Israeli-Palestinian peace could be imposed from the outside once Arab-Israeli relations had been established—a reversal of the conventional wisdom.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
Noun
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The assumption is the Wolves won’t be able to do that in each of their final five games, even with one of the league’s most favorable remaining schedules.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
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Intricate supply chains and trillions of dollars in investments—made over years based on assumptions of a world where trade barriers were being reduced or would remain constant—are now being upended.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Developers are planning to break ground later this year on a 237-unit apartment building in Deerfield Beach, bringing activity to a mostly vacant lot whose southern tip is home to a two-story office building on the northwest corner of Federal Highway and Northwest Second Street.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Authorities with State Police Troop C in Gray, Louisiana, said Lacy fled the scene of the accident without calling for help.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The new strategy means the doc fix happens only if Republicans can get a reconciliation package across the finish line — a big if.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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The question about Running Point getting a season 2 is not really an if, but a when.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In his senior season, Bech dominated, catching 62 passes for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And there’s usually some wiggle room, a premium being paid to reap future opportunities or a discount to assume some risk.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile, in a tentative ruling issued on Thursday, denied CBS’ bid for a court order that would’ve temporarily blocked Sony’s efforts from assuming distribution.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These are not radical propositions but instead form baseline expectations for any organization that is entrusted with the lives, safety and stories of vulnerable people.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Design should be a proposition that anchors us in the present moment.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Mary lacked a job and slept in a tent encampment in a park.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Capobianco was banned from all 30 major-league parks.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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