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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 this is certainly a headline-grabbing proposition, what would such a revocation actually mean for the nation’s largest teachers’ union?
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Anna Low, National Review, 23 July 2025
But if one side is playing by the rules and the other side is pursuing power at all cost, that's a losing proposition for the Democratic Party.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 22 July 2025
Even so, the thinking inside NBCU seems to be that the most appropriate comparison point for Peacock’s value proposition actually isn’t Netflix or Hulu at all.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 July 2025
Since competitors are doing the same, this can create an intricate balance between your SaaS company's pricing and the value proposition in the context of the whole market.
—Mindaugas Čaplinskas, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Anna Low, National Review, 23 July 2025
But if one side is playing by the rules and the other side is pursuing power at all cost, that's a losing proposition for the Democratic Party.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 22 July 2025
Even so, the thinking inside NBCU seems to be that the most appropriate comparison point for Peacock’s value proposition actually isn’t Netflix or Hulu at all.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 July 2025
Since competitors are doing the same, this can create an intricate balance between your SaaS company's pricing and the value proposition in the context of the whole market.
—Mindaugas Čaplinskas, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
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The findings back up a hypothesis that had been put forward by Beasley’s coauthor John Speth, an anthropologist at the University of Michigan, who has for nearly a decade argued that putrid meat and fish would have formed a key part of prehistoric diets.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Their hypothesis is that a drop in vehicle bug splatter signals a decline in the insect population.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Dearborn Wants Wards is gathering signatures for a ballot proposal to establish council seats based on geography.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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In addition, many EU Member States supported a proposal to the European Commission requesting simplification —a move that could also have implications for the implementation timeline.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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But Margulis took her theory further; in her view, symbiosis was the driving force of evolution, and many entities were likely composites.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Energized by these findings, Harland presented his theory to colleagues.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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Please email comments or suggestions for future columns to thoughtsforcaleb@gmail.com.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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In an interview with Fortune Intelligence, Turchin said this theory makes sense and fits with his thesis when presented with the similarities.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 July 2025
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His thesis was that a network of sensors designed to capture rich and relevant micro-climate data could be used to provide live information that would empower responders to make the best timely decisions during a crisis.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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With Frow long touted as a future Channel 4 content boss and incumbent Ian Katz’s future uncertain, there is a chance that both Rose and Frow could have jumped ship from 5’s Camden premises to C4’s Horseferry Road HQ by this time next year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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Notable newcomers include a pair of Sutherland Suites, named after the British modernist painter Graham Sutherland, who lived and painted in the hotel for eight years (and whose wife is rumored to currently inhabit the premises, albeit in ghostly form).—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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