as in yard
the area around and belonging to a building
detectives painstakingly searched the premises for clues to the disappearance
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as in assumes
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 Synonyms for premises
Noun
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Evans finished with 74 receptions for 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025 -
In 2022, Tagovailoa led the NFL in quarterback rating (105.5), and passing yards per attempt (8.9).—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The formula assumes that interest compounds over a full year, but most small loans are repaid within weeks or months.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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That assumes the Denver Broncos (9-6), who lost to the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) on Thursday, hold on to the seventh playoff slot.—
Jim Sergent,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The cafe’s goal is to break ground this spring and finish construction no later than December.—
Kendall Larson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Israel responded with a military campaign—a sustained aerial bombardment and then a ground invasion.—
Claudine Ebeid,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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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.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Silva believes the biggest development strides Robinson has taken since the pair have been working together are his defensive attributes.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Loans could be preferable but Van Nistelrooy believes there is also a budget to use.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Premises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premises. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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