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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of proposition
California is voting on a proposition that would revise the state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats in response to Republican gerrymandering in other states.
—
Richard Hall, Time, 25 Oct. 2025
This proposition sounded promising to many of us, and Milei achieved great results even with much of Congress against him.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
There is something very unique about the CCS proposition.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
What are the ballot propositions?
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proposition
Richard Hall, Time, 25 Oct. 2025
This proposition sounded promising to many of us, and Milei achieved great results even with much of Congress against him.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
There is something very unique about the CCS proposition.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
What are the ballot propositions?
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
-
Capturing a moment under specific conditions can help validate a hypothesis or guide mission changes.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
-
And so, in principle, there is always an alternative hypothesis that could explain the data.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Bennett, however, accepts the proposal, despite his unresolved past with Clover.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
-
New Mexico’s new child-care proposal is bold.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Professor of Science at Harvard University, recently made waves online for his theory that the interstellar comet has a 30% to 40% chance of being an artificial alien object sent to observe the solar system, Futurism reported.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
-
His theory is that while the opportunity in the digital space is booming, there is an industry shortage of skilled talent to capitalize.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
And indeed, Tourneur and Lewton were masters of suggestion, partially because of the Hays Code, and partially because of their low budgets.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
-
Jordan gets an opportunity to correct Mike’s false onscreen suggestion that type-one diabetes has to do with eating habits.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
My senior thesis in college was a sculpture show.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
-
As artificial intelligence disrupts software and traditional tech cycles, many VCs are being forced to rethink their investment theses.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The sprawling premise gave Gilligan his first opportunity to film outside of North America, including stops in northern Spain and the Canary Islands.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share