Synonyms of proposition

proposition

noun

ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hypothesis
• theory
• thesis
• premise
• assumption
• suggestion
• supposition
• guess
• proposal
• impression
• inference
• theorem
• presumption
• conjecture
• hunch
• notion
• suspicion
• concept
• speculation
• generalization
• concession
• presupposition
• conception
• construct
• surmise
• abstraction
• guesswork
• feeling
• proffer
• inkling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fact
• knowledge
• assurance
• certainty

2

as in proposal

something which is presented for consideration

a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposal
• suggestion
• offer
• idea
• recommendation
• plan
• proffer
• motion
• strategy
• theory
• project
• presentation
• bid
• counterproposal
• arrangement
• nomination
• system
• countersuggestion
• overture
• notion
• thought
• advancement
• conception
• submission
• counteroffer
• tender
• game
• layout
• plot
• ground plan
• feeler
• line
• submittal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proposition

More than $8 million in contributions came from nonprofit Michelson Center for Public Policy and its president, Gary Michelson, the chief backer of the proposition. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The proposition is aimed at broadcasters and streaming operators feel the hit of short interruptions during live programming can become lost viewers and revenue. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

The 1998 proposition, which was repealed in 2016, shut down most of California’s K-12 bilingual programs, dropping the number of students receiving bilingual instruction from 30% to 8% statewide. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Rival leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also publicly supported Amodei's proposition. — Jonathan Vanian,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026