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1
as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
your conclusion is all wrong because you started out with a false premise
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2
as in ground
premises plural
the area around and belonging to a building
detectives painstakingly searched the premises for clues to the disappearance
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as in to say
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 premise
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Sometimes, the premise is straightforward—finding creative ways to fill a tub with water or slide the furthest distance, for example.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
That being said, the prognostications about major impacts on public services is premised upon a large number of people taking the buyout.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Şahin crashed and burned, being fired midway through this season, so the premise of thinking outside the box wasn't that novel in Leverkusen.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Sometimes, the premise is straightforward—finding creative ways to fill a tub with water or slide the furthest distance, for example.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Verb
That matters because, as the title suggests, the show is premised on an engagement with the materials out of which the mansion was constructed and decorated.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
That being said, the prognostications about major impacts on public services is premised upon a large number of people taking the buyout.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
Noun
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Administrators can begin by: • Auditing their systems for accessibility barriers, including the assumption that students must meet traditional admissions criteria.—
Nicole Kim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The assumption was that the Trump Administration will not care.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Freeze poultry and ground meat that won’t be used within 2 days; freeze other meat within 4 to 5 days.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Read: The last thing bees need right now After a major winter die-off, the USDA usually returns its verdict by late March or early April, Downey said.—
Joanna Thompson,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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The witness allegedly overheard the friend say that Lanez didn’t shoot the three-time Grammy winner.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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The new strategy means the doc fix happens only if Republicans can get a reconciliation package across the finish line — a big if.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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The question about Running Point getting a season 2 is not really an if, but a when.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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When the yard was finally cleared of bees, thanks to Stalnacker's quick thinking and a bottle of Dawn dish soap, the cause was discovered.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Progressive carries are defined as those that move the ball towards the opponent’s goal at least 10 yards from its furthest point in the last six passes, or any carry into the penalty area.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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In order to be approved for any of those products, a borrower needs a strong credit profile, and the willingness and ability to assume more debt.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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States like Florida could be forced to assume billions in costs for health care and disaster preparedness.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Taking on a new mortgage at a much higher rate may be a difficult proposition for many.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The proposition hit that sweet spot of being novel and just feasible enough to pique the interests of individuals who became key pieces to the London City Lionesses’ success.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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For more information, call the park visitor center (479) 789-5000.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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First, there’s the Key to Disneyland, an oversized light-up key that can be purchased at park shops.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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