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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
Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
That scenario became the premise behind his Apple TV+ series Prime Target, which follows Edward (Leo Woodall), a post-graduate mathematician at Cambridge who discovers an international conspiracy to prevent him from determining the prime number formula.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 July 2024
The accords, however, were premised on the idea that Israeli-Palestinian peace could be imposed from the outside once Arab-Israeli relations had been established—a reversal of the conventional wisdom.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
At first glance, that sort of redundancy might sound egregious, given both films are in the English language and feature the same general premise of a 29-year-old woman facing personal and professional crossroads.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
That scenario became the premise behind his Apple TV+ series Prime Target, which follows Edward (Leo Woodall), a post-graduate mathematician at Cambridge who discovers an international conspiracy to prevent him from determining the prime number formula.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Crown is premised on the possibility of getting to listen in on imagined conversations between royals behind closed doors, but its imagination in that area is generally sympathetic.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 July 2024
The accords, however, were premised on the idea that Israeli-Palestinian peace could be imposed from the outside once Arab-Israeli relations had been established—a reversal of the conventional wisdom.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
Noun
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Science took longer to wade into the field, held back by the assumption that aging was inevitable.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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This idea shines in Curiosity Collects More Customers, where Ridge explains that leaders must constantly challenge their own assumptions and seek fresh perspectives—whether from employees, customers, or even competitors.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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The fish live in seasonal pools and ponds formed during the rainy season and lay their eggs in the muddy ground.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The league does not publicize those distributions, but the Rays have been a beneficiary, people briefed on that process said.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Those frequent reports and projections are key, experts say, because food crises evolve over time, meaning early interventions save lives and save money.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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So which team has best chance of actually winning? Keeler: Deion Sanders taking CU Buffs to College Football Playoff feels like when, not an if.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
10 Dec. 2024
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There’s no if’s, and’s or but’s about it: the Rangers can’t waste this opportunity against a tanking opponent.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas News,
6 Sep. 2023
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Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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In that significant measurement of net yards per punt, Stonehouse has averaged 43.4 yards, 44.3 yards and 38.3 yards the past three seasons, while Bailey averaged 40.7 each of the past two seasons with Miami after joining the Dolphins following four years with New England.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Begin the transition one to two months before the new baby's due date, assuming that your toddler is at least 18 months old, says Dr. Widome.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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The act's fine print states that the president can only assume this authority once Congress has declared war.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Whatever the case, Xiaomi flagships are in this odd space of being high value propositions in Asia while being premium priced in Europe.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Given the current political situation in the U.S., Lough recognizes the reality that his film might be a risky proposition for distributors who likely don’t want to run afoul of the current administration.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Alcantara’s body was found Thursday stuffed in a suitcase in a shallow creek in a Yonkers park off the Saw Mill Parkway, four days after she had been reported missing.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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The latter two subdivisions have only detention areas, while Swanson Trails will feature tree preservation, walking trails and a park with fitness court, Leeth said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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