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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
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
The premise is simple enough, though the feelings are big.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
The model was premised on the idea that the expertise resided within the confines of the scientific community and the task at hand was to make the specialized knowledge and technical terminology accessible to the general public.
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Prodromos Yannas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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Noun
But as ridiculous as the premise is, it's kept grounded by an extremely likable ensemble, one of Hollywood's most impressive examples of pre-fame casting.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
The premise is simple enough, though the feelings are big.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Verb
Kyson Cook, an AT&T premises technician, walks through an AT&T facility in Kettering, Ohio.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
The model was premised on the idea that the expertise resided within the confines of the scientific community and the task at hand was to make the specialized knowledge and technical terminology accessible to the general public.
—
Prodromos Yannas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
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The brand positions the fabric and fit as its answer to the old assumption that hemp-heavy shirts could not feel comfortable enough for everyday wear.
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
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Like his idol Paul Bocuse, Keller has created a proving ground for exceptional chefs in addition to an outstanding restaurant to dine at.
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DeKalb County's housing chief, Alan Ferguson, said this is an example of an affordable senior apartment project.
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The point of the Top 10 lists, Chandrasekaran said, is to steer young adults to employers that are actively hiring recent graduates into jobs that can seed meaningful careers.
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At a moment when technology companies were promising to bring people closer together, David Fincher’s acerbic drama about the founding of Facebook had a darker theory about why people wanted to connect in the first place.
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Susan Brands has a theory for why people come out of the woodwork seeking handouts from lottery winners.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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The 33-year-old, playing at TPC River Highlands for the ninth time, was in a bunker 80 feet from the 13th hole after his second shot on the 526-yard par-5.
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Sweden loses key piece The first half was a sloppy slugfest as both teams tried to use their physicality to assume control.
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John Murphy, president and chief financial officer, will assume the responsibilities in the interim, according to an announcement.
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Grab these lightweight sneakers for gym days or walks around the park, and check out these $18 foam platforms that are practically begging to hit the beach.
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Bradford says the new park will be an economic driver for the area.
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Paying $700 more (presuming the Fold 8 price doesn’t go up) for fewer features has always been the case with foldable phones.
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Rescue teams continue the desperate search for survivors, some even digging with their hands, as tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing in Venezuela five days after twin earthquakes struck.
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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