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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
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Congressional Approval is Required Kantrowitz continued to detail the probability of the DoE going away, noting the premise overall is unlikely.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
Shelton’s case is premised on his contention that he was assured a job with the Clippers if Leonard signed and that although he was hired, he wasn’t hired to the level of position promised and was later punished for defending Leonard’s health.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Noun
There’s your premise: Sibling banter and quirky cases.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Congressional Approval is Required Kantrowitz continued to detail the probability of the DoE going away, noting the premise overall is unlikely.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
Any European approach that is premised on an attempt to preserve a past iteration of the transatlantic relationship is bound to fail.
—Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
Shelton’s case is premised on his contention that he was assured a job with the Clippers if Leonard signed and that although he was hired, he wasn’t hired to the level of position promised and was later punished for defending Leonard’s health.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
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And so is having people around you who can argue with you and question your assumptions.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Our analysis also makes some other conservative assumptions given the policy’s uncertainty.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Reddish light, which travels more directly in the air, manifests to ground observers during sunrises and sunsets when the sun is near the horizon and its incoming light travels at a longer, low-angle path through Earth's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The water ice on the surface of the world suggests that there should be more water hidden below ground.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Clark said there was talk about next season’s format, including seeding.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday the other two were in stable condition, officials said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 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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In Florida, they’re seen on golf courses, in yards, and even marauding Disney World.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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The shipyard may not understand heavy icebreaker production challenges, forcing the yard to modify their building strategy.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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French President Emmanuel Macron has long sought to position himself at the forefront of a major shift in Europe's security outlook, one that would see the continent invest significantly more in defense spending and assume greater autonomy from the United States.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Markle’s choice led to an onslaught of emails and DMs from all over the world inquiring whether there was an association between the two companies or mistakenly assuming — and criticizing — that decision, Kolski said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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But for Democratic governors, too, countering Mr. Trump is not a simple proposition.—
Katie Glueck,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Texas Roadhouse has figured out how to strike a great balance between maintaining its value proposition with only incremental price increases, explaining why customers are so loyal to the chain.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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For example, adhering to regulations — which are now poised to become even stricter — and meeting ethical AI requirements are no walk in the park.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Popular activities in the park include scenic drives and hiking along the canyon, the tourism office said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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