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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
Design practices Not knowing ahead of time what lunar explorers may face is an unsure, shuddering proposition.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 20 June 2026
The result, as economist Andrew Zimbalist of Smith College put it, is a structurally losing proposition.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
While the company is pitching substantial cost savings to large brands, its most game-changing proposition could be fit.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
That this is a money-losing proposition.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
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Leonard David, Space.com, 20 June 2026
The result, as economist Andrew Zimbalist of Smith College put it, is a structurally losing proposition.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
While the company is pitching substantial cost savings to large brands, its most game-changing proposition could be fit.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
That this is a money-losing proposition.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
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The goal of the platform is to support the entire drug lifecycle—from early-stage laboratory discovery and hypothesis generation to clinical trials and final commercialization.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The working hypothesis behind the cluster is that the first case acquired hantavirus while on land, before boarding the cruise ship, the WHO said.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The county exempted the proposal from CEQA, which requires projects to undergo an extensive state environmental review before breaking ground.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The narrative conjures meaning from the Los Angeles cityscape by fusing a hodgepodge of textbook theories about the sprawling metropolis onto the gritty reality of daily life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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According to the theory, each of these attributes contributes toward the most important influencing factor -- intention.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Any suggestion that unpaid crew is a consequence of APX’s conduct is wrong and misleading.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Building Read the long-range numbers and the thesis becomes obvious.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Midway through the premiere, the season’s seeming thesis statement is delivered by Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), perhaps the series’ most malleably moral character.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Directed by Andrew Stanton, Toy Story 5’s premise is solid – Bonnie has had a hard time making friends, which resulted in Forky’s creation (voiced by Tony Hale) and his wife, Karen Beverly (Melissa Villaseñor), in Toy Story 4.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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