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
Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The case does not involve Superdry, its premises, employees or business activity, and Superdry was not a party to the court proceedings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Common Claims and the LA Claims Process Motor vehicle accidents are the dominant source of personal injury litigation in Los Angeles, followed by premises liability, product liability, and occupational injury claims.
—Anton Lucanus
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The streaker managed to dodge several security guards, darting onto the iconic steps before being tackled and escorted off the premises.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Your proof rests on two famous sets of premises—Gödel’s incompleteness theorems, which found that every mathematical system will have statements that can never be proven, and Turing’s undecidability result for the halting problem, which found that some problems are inherently unsolvable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 May 2026
Smoking is allowed on the property, and there’s free parking on the premises.
—Hali Smith
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Much of the food for guests is grown on the premises.
—Andy Court, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The vision that was the American Airlines Center was realized, right about the same time its primary tenants that created the traffic will vacate the premises, which will change downtown Dallas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 12 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
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
Unable to neatly reconcile its two narrative premises, the film loses momentum, pushing well past the brisk runtime and zippy pace this kind of material usually depends on.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The case does not involve Superdry, its premises, employees or business activity, and Superdry was not a party to the court proceedings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Common Claims and the LA Claims Process Motor vehicle accidents are the dominant source of personal injury litigation in Los Angeles, followed by premises liability, product liability, and occupational injury claims.
—Anton Lucanus
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
The streaker managed to dodge several security guards, darting onto the iconic steps before being tackled and escorted off the premises.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Your proof rests on two famous sets of premises—Gödel’s incompleteness theorems, which found that every mathematical system will have statements that can never be proven, and Turing’s undecidability result for the halting problem, which found that some problems are inherently unsolvable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 May 2026
Smoking is allowed on the property, and there’s free parking on the premises.
—Hali Smith
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Much of the food for guests is grown on the premises.
—Andy Court, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The vision that was the American Airlines Center was realized, right about the same time its primary tenants that created the traffic will vacate the premises, which will change downtown Dallas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Recent premises liability cases in Florida have highlighted ongoing disputes over how medical expenses and damages are evaluated in court.
—Miami Herald, 12 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
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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Just behind the cineplex and beyond the route of the busway, are 34 acres once occupied by a scrap metal yard acquired by the city in a foreclosure in 2021.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Behind him, second-round pick Germie Bernard brings the yards-after-catch potential that’s a fundamental part of the West Coast offense.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Near the beginning of the film, the aging Marcus Aurelius is murdered by Commodus, who assumes the throne.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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An actor hired by Vought assumes the masked identity of Black Noir in subsequent seasons.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Follow the park on Instagram and Facebook at @judyblackpark and the dedicated farmers market Instagram account at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for weekly features and updates.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The reliever, who had previously kept the ball in the park all year, also gave one up to the Brewers’ Jake Bauers in the Yankees’ loss on Saturday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Bianco says the probe is a fact‑finding effort to ensure election integrity, not a criminal case.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The complaint says the parents were told the injury was caused by normal toddler play.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The law presumes certain cancers are job-related and should be covered by workers' compensation.—
Ginger Allen,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Planning presumes a set of ideal conditions for childbearing — conditions most accessible to white, economically secure Americans — while stigmatizing and discouraging the reproduction of others.—
Sonya Borrero,
STAT,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The resort has multiple buildings, but everything is walkable, and the carefully landscaped grounds and paths are almost jungle-like, further enhancing the natural setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The difference is important because once the public believes federal health agencies suppress findings for political reasons, trust falls apart completely.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Since material from the mantle can reach the surface as tectonic plates stretch and begin to split apart, the study team believes this new geochemical data may serve as an early signal hinting at the formation of a new plate boundary.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
13 May 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 17 May. 2026.
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