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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
Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
But unfortunately, the story — conceived by Gordon and Brooks with a screenplay written by Brooks — runs out of steam halfway through, unsure where to go with its unique premise.
—Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
The national security consensus that has largely endured since the end of World War II is premised on keeping our adversaries at bay so that the horrors of war do not land our on our doorstep.
—Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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The pair ultimately made a few changes to the original show's premise.
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But her Blitz bid was premised on Ronan being the face of an all-around contender.
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Maryland’s green energy plan assumptions are a fantasy.—
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Use data to challenge assumptions, validate decisions and guide strategy.—
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With the lubricated ground shifting, at times, nine to 12 inches a week, utility companies shut off electricity, gas and internet for hundreds of homes.—
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Hegseth has also said on Shawn Ryan's show that women should not be allowed in ground combat units.—
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Director James Sweeney seemed to take the incident in stride on Friday when accepting his award, saying at least audiences seemed to enjoy the pirated material.—
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Which is easier said than done with such an erratic boat service.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Evans finished with 74 receptions for 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns.—
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Metal posts are all that remain of the yard’s fence.—
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Watkins, who scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season without converting from the spot, has assumed penalty-taking duties this campaign.—
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Griffith also said the bill assumes warehouse facilities only evaluate employees on quota performance while safety, attendance, quality production and ability to work with co-workers are also important evaluators.—
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The value proposition for players in a single-player game is a lot fuzzier, though; that's why Sony is adding some candy with these in-game unlockables to try to entice players to create accounts and sign in.—
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And just about everyone in tech accepted that proposition.—
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Or, for a more low-key vibe, meet up at Riverside's dog park, with its gorgeous view of the Ambassador Bridge.—
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Others who addressed the board Thursday recalled the childhood experiences at the park or special moments with their children, recounting memories of playing on the berm and in the playground.—
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“Premise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premise. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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