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
That synchronization was premised on an agreement that scientific evidence, above all else, would guide vaccine recommendations.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
It, too, was premised on exclusivity, initially offering just 100 works by emerging contemporary artists a month.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Both the Israelis and the Palestinians would be better off with a viable, independent, sovereign state inhabited by Palestinians and run by them—but one premised on conditions that would preclude it from posing a security threat to Israel.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The American civil litigation system is premised on fairness, impartiality, and the pursuit of justice.
—Michael Patrick Flanagan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
It, too, was premised on exclusivity, initially offering just 100 works by emerging contemporary artists a month.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Both the Israelis and the Palestinians would be better off with a viable, independent, sovereign state inhabited by Palestinians and run by them—but one premised on conditions that would preclude it from posing a security threat to Israel.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The American civil litigation system is premised on fairness, impartiality, and the pursuit of justice.
—Michael Patrick Flanagan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premised
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In compliance with the restraining order, eight seconds of footage featuring the tape were edited out of the film, and Centro Asturiano management was assured that the producers assumed full liability, per the Tampa Bay Times.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fire is assumed to have been triggered by a lightning strike.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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When Newsom interviewed Kirk for his podcast in March, the governor said his 13-year-old son lobbied to stay home from school to watch.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The sheriff's office said the suspect was armed with a revolver handgun.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Each is presumed innocent unless convicted in court.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even though those charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court, an open felony case can hurt a defendant’s chance of finding employment and housing, creating financial instability for them and their families.—
MARGARET SHREINER,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Messages Robinson is believed to have sent on Discord stated a need to retrieve a rifle from a pick-up point, leaving the rifle in a bush, watching the area where a rifle was left and having wrapped the rifle in a towel, according to the affidavit.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The driver of the SUV was transported to an area hospital with injuries police believed to be not life-threatening.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The video concluded with Sharon smiling for the camera while an owl was perched on her raptor glove.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Osbroune concluded her message with a heartfelt note of gratitude.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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The city rejected this newspaper’s request for a copy of the citation, so we’re supposed to take the city’s word about its accuracy.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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During the May interview, Harry made all sorts of incendiary claims, alleging mistreatment by his father and supposed shadowy figures in the royal establishment.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Premised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premised. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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