as in assumed
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 premised
The lawsuit, which was filed in a California federal district court by Joshua Davis and other attorneys from Berger Montague and Freedman Normand Friedland, is premised on ideas that have been floating around the House settlement and its implementation for some time.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Instead, it was premised on a trendy new antitrust philosophy that reflexively views any corporate consolidation as inherently suspicious, regardless of any impacts on prices.
—Alexander Ciccone, Oc Register, 8 June 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
But democracy is premised on the idea that nobody does.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The choice yields a brighter, richer, more varied and nuanced story in which coming-of-age tropes mingle with Gileadean bleakness to reveal new facets of a state premised on male supremacy.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The fragile 14-day ceasefire with Iran, which began last week, was premised in part on Tehran agreeing to reopen the strait, Vance said.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Democrats have questioned whether her transfer was premised upon her willingness to sit for that interview, but Blanche has defended the move.
—Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
For years, state leaders under DeSantis have pushed sweeping cooperation with federal immigration authorities, with policies premised on the idea that any undocumented immigrant in the country is in violation of the law and subject to removal.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Instead, it was premised on a trendy new antitrust philosophy that reflexively views any corporate consolidation as inherently suspicious, regardless of any impacts on prices.
—Alexander Ciccone, Oc Register, 8 June 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
But democracy is premised on the idea that nobody does.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The choice yields a brighter, richer, more varied and nuanced story in which coming-of-age tropes mingle with Gileadean bleakness to reveal new facets of a state premised on male supremacy.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
The fragile 14-day ceasefire with Iran, which began last week, was premised in part on Tehran agreeing to reopen the strait, Vance said.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Democrats have questioned whether her transfer was premised upon her willingness to sit for that interview, but Blanche has defended the move.
—Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
For years, state leaders under DeSantis have pushed sweeping cooperation with federal immigration authorities, with policies premised on the idea that any undocumented immigrant in the country is in violation of the law and subject to removal.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premised
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Upon meeting Caldas, Enderle noticed the athlete's muscles and height but still assumed Caldas was a female.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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According to Stengel, it is assumed that the effect is achieved via modulation of inflammatory processes, nerve activity, and the regulation of stress hormones such as cortisol and neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine—all of which happens along the gut-brain axis.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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The report said witnesses claimed that the airplane lost some altitude before regaining it, then flew at treetop height and turned to the right before disappearing from their view.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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But City Manager Sean Charpentier said the city doesn't have nearly the resources to do the job themselves.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Attorney Kenneth Swartz said it should be remembered that his client, Hill, is presumed innocent.—
Sofia Saric
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Kloth and Norman are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In the video, the suspects were seen wearing black face coverings, with one also carrying a black backpack and a pink box believed to be containing the cash.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Our original motto made no claim about what Americans believed about God.—
David Williamson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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This year’s Tribeca Film Festival, which concluded this past weekend, had one of the most fashion-minded programming in its 25-year history.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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As of May, the White House claims to have concluded 27 new critical minerals deals in the past 12 months.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
15 June 2026
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You’re supposed to meditate and pray.—
Michael Hollett,
SPIN,
14 June 2026
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The Iran team was originally supposed to be based in Tucson, Arizona.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Premised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premised. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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