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as in hypothesis
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
started the discussion with the simple proposition that no one ever does anything out of pure altruism
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as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about
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Recent Examples of proposition
That’s why kid-friendly shows have offer a unique value proposition for studios even as traditional linear television and the theatrical landscape has become less reliable.
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Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Central to the driverless tech company’s value proposition is the Kodiak Driver autonomous driving system.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
His framing instead relied on the dubious proposition that drug smuggling is tantamount to violent aggression.
—Jacob Sullum, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
But the proposition did not include funding.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Central to the driverless tech company’s value proposition is the Kodiak Driver autonomous driving system.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
His framing instead relied on the dubious proposition that drug smuggling is tantamount to violent aggression.
—Jacob Sullum, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
But the proposition did not include funding.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
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On the other hand, if the AI scaling hypothesis hits unexpected walls, the unwinding could be a second ‘dot com bust’ or worse.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Martínez believes Taposiris Magna is a key location in relation to Cleopatra’s burial, although many archaeologists disagree with her hypothesis.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some Congressional Republicans from farming states have been similarly upset by the proposal.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The season drew heavy criticism for its glacial pace and incoherent plotting, generating more Reddit theories than actual scares and leaving viewers more haunted by what could have been.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Combining investigative journalism, DNA analysis and cinematic dramatization, the docuseries examines four competing theories about Columbus’ origins and the mystery around the titles bestowed on him by the Catholic Monarchs.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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With high school training techniques evolving, there are numerous suggestions, including the possibility that individual quarterback coaching can cement specific bad habits.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Even the suggestion of such a levy, argues Schrieder, could be enough to spook studio executives weighing where to place their next tentpole.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the top of the next hour, the Rose Theater went dim and the thesis turned kinetic.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Con 2025 event, RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg reiterated a buy rating on CrowdStrike with a 12-month price target of $510, saying the commentary from management, partners and customers reinforced his bullish long-term thesis.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Simply porting an on-premises solution had its benefits.—
Chris Degnan,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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