as in yard
the area around and belonging to a building
detectives painstakingly searched the premises for clues to the disappearance
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as in assumes
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 premises
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
When citizens insist on shaping the basic terms of social life by appealing to premises that others cannot reasonably be expected to accept—revelation, doctrines of transcendence, private moral visions—the result is not a purer politics but a dangerously brittle one.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Owner Trisha Pérez Kennealy hired local New England decorators and artisans to renovate the premises, ensuring that no two of the 22 rooms are exactly alike, and all are outfitted with luxurious creature comforts like Matouk linens and Molton Brown bath amenities.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Musk was summoned after a search took place in February at the French premises of X as part of an investigation opened in January 2025 by the cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The reason for summoning Musk Musk was summoned after a search took place in February at the French premises of X as part of an investigation opened in January 2025 by the cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office.
—Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
According to the lawsuit, Avery was shot multiple times by Marcus Hayes, who was working an off-duty security assignment and was assigned to patrol the Magic City premises through APS Valet.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The complaint alleged negligence and premises liability on the part of the school district, and the family is seeking damages.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The mother is suing the district for negligence and premises liability and is seeking damages for medical bills, emotional distress and other relief.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Silva is suing for gross negligence and premises liability, alleging Valero failed to take reasonable steps to protect workers and prevent the fire.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
Alexandrea Springfield is seeking amounts in excess of $25,000 for negligence and premises liability, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Jackson County.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
The Nepali Army had also been called in to back up security forces after protesters entered restricted zones and the Parliament premises.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The washing machine comes with a SmartBoost feature that premises water and detergent before the cycle begins, helping to maximize the power of the detergent.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Minor damage was caused to the synagogue’s premises and nobody was injured in that attack, police said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
When citizens insist on shaping the basic terms of social life by appealing to premises that others cannot reasonably be expected to accept—revelation, doctrines of transcendence, private moral visions—the result is not a purer politics but a dangerously brittle one.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Owner Trisha Pérez Kennealy hired local New England decorators and artisans to renovate the premises, ensuring that no two of the 22 rooms are exactly alike, and all are outfitted with luxurious creature comforts like Matouk linens and Molton Brown bath amenities.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Musk was summoned after a search took place in February at the French premises of X as part of an investigation opened in January 2025 by the cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The reason for summoning Musk Musk was summoned after a search took place in February at the French premises of X as part of an investigation opened in January 2025 by the cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office.
—Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
According to the lawsuit, Avery was shot multiple times by Marcus Hayes, who was working an off-duty security assignment and was assigned to patrol the Magic City premises through APS Valet.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Personal injury lawyers also frequently work on cases involving pedestrian injuries, premises liability matters, or wrongful death claims, but although all of these cases differ in terms of content, the steps by which an attorney works through them are often similar.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The complaint alleged negligence and premises liability on the part of the school district, and the family is seeking damages.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The mother is suing the district for negligence and premises liability and is seeking damages for medical bills, emotional distress and other relief.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Silva is suing for gross negligence and premises liability, alleging Valero failed to take reasonable steps to protect workers and prevent the fire.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
Alexandrea Springfield is seeking amounts in excess of $25,000 for negligence and premises liability, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Jackson County.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
The Nepali Army had also been called in to back up security forces after protesters entered restricted zones and the Parliament premises.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The washing machine comes with a SmartBoost feature that premises water and detergent before the cycle begins, helping to maximize the power of the detergent.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premises
Noun
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The material visually connects different areas in the yard and serves as soothing negative space.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Joaquín Pereyra was threatening down the right side; Jefferson Diaz won the ball back and centered a pass to the top of the box; and Kelvin Yeboah’s dummy run drew in Portland’s defense to give Chancalay space outside the 18-yard box.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chilli, who assumes that her daughter wants to play out a happier ending, announces that the bird has survived.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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That assumes, of course, that Moreno opts to sell.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The new corporate park, if constructed, will be located just up the road from a 10-building industrial park under development at 3075 Sanders Road, the former Allstate headquarters.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Police on Friday closed Kensington Gardens, a central London park visited by thousands of tourists and local residents every day, after a group that Israel has linked to Iran posted a video claiming Israel’s nearby London embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying dangerous substances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a social post, MSP says the Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call about possible shots being fired in the area of Cloverdale and Woodside avenues in Royal Oak Township.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are 31 countries that use nuclear power, which provides about 10% of global electricity, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which says another 40 nations are either considering the technology or preparing to build a plant.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The message of terrorism speaks to anyone who believes that violence is a natural response to political differences, and who presumes that they may not be seen or heard otherwise.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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The early investigation presumes that the victim had been a pedestrian.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Is mere aesthetic shittiness grounds for disqualification?—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The only Detroit baserunner to reach during that stretch was Dillon Dingler on a fourth inning walk, and Suarez quickly stranded him by drawing an inning-ending ground out four pitches later.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Toma believes this series could be a springboard not only for him but the whole team.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Guggenheim also believes that the consciousness switch, once flipped, cannot be turned off.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of the theories postulates that the ribbon represents a group of particles that somehow leaked from the heliosphere and bounced around interstellar space before returning to the Solar System.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Premises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premises. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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