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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
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In fact, the project, whose premise depended on sustaining a false reality for one unknowing star, inherently risked self-destruction.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Founders gave us not a democracy, but a constitutional republic, a system premised on limiting government’s function solely to protecting the individual’s rights.
—Ben Bayer, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The premise that Valerie must keep that AI secret from the rest of her cast, and from the industry as a whole, gives this season a solid comedic game and allows for the kind of misunderstandings and humiliations that are the meat and potatoes of classic situation comedy.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In fact, the project, whose premise depended on sustaining a false reality for one unknowing star, inherently risked self-destruction.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The Founders gave us not a democracy, but a constitutional republic, a system premised on limiting government’s function solely to protecting the individual’s rights.
—Ben Bayer, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
Noun
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Shor’s milestone result underscored the importance of quantum encryption methods that didn’t require assumptions about mathematical difficulty.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The approach aimed to support faster scenario evaluation, clearer tradeoffs, and greater alignment on organizational assumptions.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The town is now actively monitoring water use, using smart meters in some cases and on-the-ground enforcement in others.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The idea of deploying troops to the region as part of a large-scale ground war effort is deeply unpopular among Americans, new polling shows.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are certainly areas for all parties to improve, Hernandez said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Spencer says seven truckloads of items were donated, completely exceeding his expectations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The University of Minnesota has a theory on how the plant ended up back in the US, too, theorizing that someone from the Massachusetts Agricultural College (MAC, now the University of Massachusetts) brought seeds back from the forests near Sapporo, Japan in 1876.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
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Then comes along Hail Project Mary to upend the prevailing theory that the multiplex has become the dominion of sequels, threequels and endless franchise installments.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Mar. 2026
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The hope is to eventually make 20 ships a year at the yard.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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After three straight 1,000-yard seasons with the Dolphins, Waddle’s ball production dipped sharply during two losing seasons in Miami in 2024 and 2025.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This assumes the ability to accelerate exports to more than 7 million barrels a day in the second half of the year, alongside higher payments from Aramco due to elevated crude prices.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Many people would assume the email must be legitimate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Eagle-eyed local residents noticed a map on CBP's website showed a physical barrier planned for the border region, including through Big Bend Ranch and Big Bend National parks.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to charging documents, Contreras Aguilar conspired with other MS-13 members to lure a 14-year-old boy believed to be cooperating with law enforcement to a park in Fairfax County, where the teenager was held down, slain, and buried by the Salvadoran gang.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Federal investigators stress the charges remain allegations, and Ford is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Staff,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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People seem to presume certain characteristics about drivers of Mercedes, Audi, Cadillac and even Lincoln.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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