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Recent Examples of premise
Noun
As someone who grew up with religious trauma, the premise of Jane the Virgin felt so triggering to me. Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 15 Sep. 2025 Some of her white neighbors questioned the premise. Beth Lew-Williams, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Both the Israelis and the Palestinians would be better off with a viable, independent, sovereign state inhabited by Palestinians and run by them—but one premised on conditions that would preclude it from posing a security threat to Israel. Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 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 See All Example Sentences for premise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
Noun
  • Success comes from choosing intentionally based on individual goals, financial circumstances, and career objectives rather than following outdated assumptions about what career preparation requires.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Contrary to popular assumptions, children experiencing food insecurity do not necessarily appear underweight.
    Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • More than 300 flights were delayed at Denver International Airport on Saturday due to a ground delay caused by thunderstorms in the area.
    Marco Cummings, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.
    Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Cox said there was no information leading authorities to believe there was a second person involved.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But Laura isn’t interested in discussing the ifs and buts.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Human judgment has always been more than an if/else statement.
    Vikas Aron, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The 6-foot-3 left-hander has been outstanding, completing 71 of 106 passes for 772 yards and six touchdowns with one interception.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Quentin Johnson, a third-year wide receiver who had been considered a disappointment, has 150 yards and three touchdowns on just eight catches this season.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s assuming no more Fed officials are fired, which could change the trajectory of monetary policy for the next few years.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • A lot of people assume that individuals make conscious decisions that lead to these outcomes.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That’s looking like a much tougher proposition.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The 2025 Emmys Tried Something New The 77th Emmy Awards kicked off with an interesting proposition from first-time host, comedian Nate Bargatze.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Marlins dropped another one Tuesday at loanDepot park, losing to the Nationals 7-5 for their seventh defeat in eight games.
    Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Polite dogs are allowed, but your pup might get stressed in the noisy, crowded park.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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