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
Jenna Thompson
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Although there was talk that the dinner would resume, Jiang appeared on stage about an hour later and said that it would be rescheduled, after law enforcement recommended that guests leave the premises.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Applegate allegedly remained on the premises of the property until LAPD officers arrived on scene.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Print magazines became a dominant medium during America’s growth era by leaning into the premises of curation and elegance.
—Randall Lane, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
No drift between premises and conclusions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Dulaney’s lawsuit also includes accusations that Irmer and the museum permitted alcohol to be sold on the premises without a liquor license.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
The Vibe Smoke Shop at 7530 East Colfax Avenue was ordered Tuesday by the City and County of Denver's Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to promptly close its doors and post a notice of summary suspension on the premises until further notice.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Acknowledging the growing threat of Ukraine’s deep strikes, Russian lawmakers this week approved a bill that says the country’s banks should bear the cost of installing drone-jamming systems on their premises, rather than rely on the military.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Kyson Cook, an AT&T premises technician, walks through an AT&T facility in Kettering, Ohio.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The firm established its initial focus on labor law enforcement and premises liability cases, vehicle accident cases, and medical malpractice cases.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 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
Noun
In a letter addressed to the Meadowbrook Master Board and obtained by the Johnson County Post, the owners explain that a notable, unnamed organization would be staying on the premises and using the restaurant spaces.
—Jenna Thompson
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Although there was talk that the dinner would resume, Jiang appeared on stage about an hour later and said that it would be rescheduled, after law enforcement recommended that guests leave the premises.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Applegate allegedly remained on the premises of the property until LAPD officers arrived on scene.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Print magazines became a dominant medium during America’s growth era by leaning into the premises of curation and elegance.
—Randall Lane, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
No drift between premises and conclusions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Dulaney’s lawsuit also includes accusations that Irmer and the museum permitted alcohol to be sold on the premises without a liquor license.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
The Vibe Smoke Shop at 7530 East Colfax Avenue was ordered Tuesday by the City and County of Denver's Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to promptly close its doors and post a notice of summary suspension on the premises until further notice.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Acknowledging the growing threat of Ukraine’s deep strikes, Russian lawmakers this week approved a bill that says the country’s banks should bear the cost of installing drone-jamming systems on their premises, rather than rely on the military.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
In more densely populated regions, such as South Florida, incidents are more numerous and can take many forms, such as car accidents, pedestrian injuries, and work and premises liability claims.
—Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Kyson Cook, an AT&T premises technician, walks through an AT&T facility in Kettering, Ohio.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The firm established its initial focus on labor law enforcement and premises liability cases, vehicle accident cases, and medical malpractice cases.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premises
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Officials said one of the officers allegedly lit a battery of fireworks about 200 yards from the horses, the outlet reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Today, the village is separated from the mainland by about 660 yards of shimmering turquoise water where fishermen paddle on homemade rafts.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Ours is a pay-as-you-go system, and the IRS assumes that your income is received evenly throughout the year, says Mark Luscombe, principal analyst for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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As Bay Area News Group has reported, the county’s plan heavily relies on drawing down county cash reserves and assumes the recovery of millions in vehicle licensing revenues.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Downtown Portland is a highly walkable area packed with shops, museums, restaurants, bars, parks, and one-way streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The park was modeled after Disneyland, and anchored by the theme of Texas history.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
Verb
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After multiple struggles, the music icon says in the teaser for his new interview with Good Morning America's Chris Connelly that his health has improved.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Smart says her favorite moment of the finale may be when Deborah asks to clasp hands with Ava — in order to reveal the truth.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
Verb
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My greatest wish is that this ruling sets a precedent for the Treasury and serves the thousands of ordinary citizens who are abused and crushed every day by a system that presumes their guilt and forces them to prove their innocence at the cost of economic and emotional ruin.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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This model presumes the P/E ratio remains unchanged, indicating that the stock’s path may closely align with earnings performance, provided the broader market sustains the present multiple.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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In state elections this month an alliance led by above-ground communist parties was voted out in the southern state of Kerala, the first time in decades that Marxist political parties are not in power in any of India’s states or territories.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The project, which broke ground about a year ago, was funded through a combination of state matching funds and remaining city of Mission Viejo redevelopment funds.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Energy consultancy Rystad, meanwhile, believes a $1-2 per barrel premium on oil prices is a conservative estimate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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It's been 26 years since the original film debuted, and actor and producer Shawn Wayans believes that comedy serves an even bigger purpose today.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
3 June 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
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“Premises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premises. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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