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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
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
That's the premise of The Banshees of Inisherin, Martin McDonagh's 2022 drama that follows a pair of former friends living on a remote island off the coast of Ireland.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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
The American civil litigation system is premised on fairness, impartiality, and the pursuit of justice.
—Michael Patrick Flanagan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The three to four hundred people who lived there were given a week’s notice to vacate the premises.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
That's the premise of The Banshees of Inisherin, Martin McDonagh's 2022 drama that follows a pair of former friends living on a remote island off the coast of Ireland.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The American civil litigation system is premised on fairness, impartiality, and the pursuit of justice.
—Michael Patrick Flanagan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
Noun
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This group defies old assumptions and shows why traditional generational labels may be too blunt to guide modern marketing strategies.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The results challenge decades of assumptions about the virus.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Detroit Lions explicitly ban ticket resales for a profit on Ford Field grounds, according to the team’s website.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The New York Mets lost Saturday and Sunday, so no ground was lost to them in the wild-card standings.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite staff layoffs affecting about 300 employees, industry analysts say Condé Nast still faces high pressure to continue restructuring and invest in digital innovation to survive long term headwinds.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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General maintenance takes place every four years and was last carried out in 2022, Bogas said, adding that weekly and monthly maintenance and daily inspections are also carried out.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Human judgment has always been more than an if/else statement.—
Vikas Aron,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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And that remains, at best, a very big if.—
Andrei Lankov,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Quarterback Bryce Young had a pair of first-half turnovers, the defense allowed 134 rushing yards by the end of the second quarter, and the Panthers produced just two scoring drives the entire game.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Running back Bill Davis is a top rusher in the conference with 190 yards and two touchdowns so far, followed by Zylan Perry’s 140.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fire is assumed to have been sparked by lightning.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The reintroduction team assumed most of the population would settle in the southern third of Indiana, where large reservoirs and river systems create ample habitat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a business proposition, Nasdaq may have concluded that these smaller names do not generate sufficient revenues from listing fees, trading, and data services to compensate for the compliance and reputational costs.—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That helps boost the Air's value proposition despite the higher starting price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Applicators infiltrated cities across the nation, coating the chemical on street trees, parks and front lawns.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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