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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
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The family home has been sequestered and investigators are now searching the premises for traces of the powerful poison, according to Marco Graziano, vice police commissioner at Campobasso police.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
And the Washington Post reported that a group of pro-Trump activist is circulating a draft executive order to effectuate that goal that is premised on Chinese interference in the 2020 election.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Given that part of the show is that its unsuspecting individuals don't know the premise, there's been debate over how long the show can continue while maintaining the integrity of the series.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The family home has been sequestered and investigators are now searching the premises for traces of the powerful poison, according to Marco Graziano, vice police commissioner at Campobasso police.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Of course, this idea is premised on the notion that widespread adoption is in the public’s best interest.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
And the Washington Post reported that a group of pro-Trump activist is circulating a draft executive order to effectuate that goal that is premised on Chinese interference in the 2020 election.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
Noun
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The cut is purportedly because of an assumption that online classes cost less than in-person classes, but was introduced at the last minute, with no data to support the claim.—
Jill Penn,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, Dutcher is operating under the assumption that those not in the portal on Tuesday intend to return; SDSU officials are finalizing revenue-sharing contracts with them.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Harrison Bader and Patrick Bailey drew back-to-back walks to begin the sixth, then Willy Adames plated the Giants’ first run with a one-out ground-rule double.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those who fly the small, lightweight aircraft of different stripes were restricted for nearly four years from accessing the airport by ground and taking off in their ultralights.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After Queta turned in another standout performance in Sunday’s 115-101 win over the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden, Brown stumped for the breakout big man, saying, unprompted, that Queta deserves award consideration.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some of the largest insurers in the world are creating data center specific avenues to manage the projects, Gallagher’s Harper said.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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One theory is that ultraviolet radiation from the sun may have been the key.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Priscilla Wald, who teaches about science fiction at Duke University, has a theory as to why.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pelé scored an unforgettable goal that day on a free kick from 35 yards out, struck with so much power that the follow-through lifted him up into the air.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Horton Smith, who won two of the first three Masters, suggested the green be elevated and moved some 20 yards back and to the right, with several deep bunkers guarding the front.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By the time Szeemann was invited to organize two consecutive installments of the Venice Biennale (in 1999 and 2001), the criticism of curators’ assuming the role of meta-artists, in Szeemann’s case with quasi-shamanistic aspirations, had become a commonplace.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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And assume that any unexpected message about your Social Security number deserves a second look.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The park is big, so people with mobility issues might want to settle in at the Casina del Lago espresso bar, which has views of the lake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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For some, the incident highlights broader safety concerns around the park.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Our list is filled with PGA Tour stalwarts, LIV Golf superstars and enough up-and-comers to make the novice fan think twice before automatically presuming this title will end up with one of the usual suspects.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement officers presume that the child, who lived in Everman, is dead.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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