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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
While Wednesday's Supreme Court order blocked parts of the Florida law championed by DeSantis, the immigration issue remains a winning proposition for the governor.
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 9 July 2025
Playing for Bill Belichick might seem like a daunting proposition for a kid still in high school.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Alcaraz is looking to win Wimbledon for a third straight year, as the young Spaniard is a two-time reigning champion at the event, a ridiculous proposition considering Alcaraz is still just 22 years old.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Keep it under 150 words, include a specific value proposition, and end with a clear next step.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 9 July 2025
Playing for Bill Belichick might seem like a daunting proposition for a kid still in high school.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Alcaraz is looking to win Wimbledon for a third straight year, as the young Spaniard is a two-time reigning champion at the event, a ridiculous proposition considering Alcaraz is still just 22 years old.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Keep it under 150 words, include a specific value proposition, and end with a clear next step.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
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This hypothesis is largely extrapolated from research in mice.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Testing is still underway to confirm this hypothesis.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The proposal reportedly attracted interest in Caracas but clashed with Rubio’s diplomatic approach, spurring confusion among officials in both countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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In February 2024, Tripadvisor announced the formation of a special committee to evaluate proposals for potential transactions.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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With the biggest advocate for the impact theory gone, the mystery has lingered for decades.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate those breaks, starting with the simplest and briefest, to the more complex and significant.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The confidentiality of Le Salon may suggest something unattainable, but Krings is quick to counter that suggestion.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Nothing tests a thesis faster than a cold call to a busy healthcare executive.—
Mathieu Rihet,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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So, those two academic interests led me to an honors thesis focused on Palestinian refugees who were fleeing Syria.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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The Sparks’ social media account took a swipe at their opponents and used Sophie Cunningham’s comments about WNBA expansion as its premise.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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