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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
Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
The premise of the treatment is that the pulses alter the neurons’ firing pattern, resulting in a change in brain behavior that lasts beyond the stimulation period.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Nov. 2024
The class action litigation from a decade ago concerning concussions in the NFL was premised in large part on the accusations that the NFL had intentionally or negligently concealed the risks of head injuries.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The premise of The Simple Life was funny but maybe a little mean, which made sense because everything was a little mean in 2003.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
The premise of the treatment is that the pulses alter the neurons’ firing pattern, resulting in a change in brain behavior that lasts beyond the stimulation period.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Countless articles, books, and yes, advice columns are premised on the idea that the answer exists as a stable fact within us.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Nov. 2024
The class action litigation from a decade ago concerning concussions in the NFL was premised in large part on the accusations that the NFL had intentionally or negligently concealed the risks of head injuries.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premise
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This potential harm stems from two untested assumptions: 1.Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cramer examined why each stock saw gains, attributing some of their recent successes to the assumption that President-elect Donald Trump’s new regulators will largely abandon efforts to curb big business’ power.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The printer involves a movable framework with a printhead attached to a rig that moves across a ground layer.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Swipe fees are often merchants’ second largest expense after labor and eventually get passed down to consumers, experts said.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Anthopoulos said Grant Holmes will get a chance to win a starting job after impressing as both a reliever and starter in his 2024 rookie season.David O'Brien, The Athletic, 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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There’s no questions or ifs or buts, that is the end of it.Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2023
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Hurts only threw for 108 yards in that game and wide receiver AJ Brown criticized the passing offense after the matchup.Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles started out slinging: Hurts up the seam to Grant Calcaterra for 22 yards; Hurts to Brown on a 7-yard slant; Hurts to DeVonta Smith for a 20-yard crosser.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Challenging Ageism and Sexism It’s often assumed that innovation and entrepreneurship is for younger people, fueled by the tech startup culture that celebrates youthful founders.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Saint Francis used an 8-0 run to assume a 21-17 lead with 10:32 left in the first half.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Women entrepreneurs must be clear in articulating their value propositions.Committee of 200, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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No one else would believe the fantastical propositions in the piece or the questionable assumptions that contribute to Biden’s claims of managerial competence.Noah Rothman, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Albany Police Department reported at 4:35 p.m. officers responded to the park near its lake house for a report of two juveniles who had fallen through the ice.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, a small section of the park was cordoned off with blue and white police tape, giving divers an area to change and get in the water.Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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