PROPOSITION Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

proposition

noun

ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən

Definition of proposition

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 Disney had used the Fox acquisition to strengthen its content library, assume control of Hulu and build a clear consumer proposition around Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. — Paul Hardart, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 The circumstances make United CEO Omar Berrada’s 2025 public ambition for the senior women’s and men’s teams to lift their respective league titles by 2028 an even more challenging proposition. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 When Dakich asked whether her willingness to speak out might encourage other players to do the same, Tafoya admitted today's locker room culture makes that a difficult proposition. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 First, there was a letter to investors, wherein Huffman spun his narrative about Reddit’s value proposition and general strategic direction amid the proliferation of AI tools. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proposition

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But with this hypothesis the siblings felt they had been given the freedom to dream for the first time—the very time a miracle might just happen.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
The World Health Organization’s independent scientific advisory group reported in 2025 that much of the information needed to fully evaluate the competing hypotheses had not been provided by China.

— Art Jipson, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of hypothesis

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The proposal stated that military or civilian cargo linked to Israeli vessels and other entities deemed to have damaged Iran would be banned from crossing until paying compensation.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The proposal is raising concerns because, if approved, Ansley Park residents would be forced to find new homes.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposal

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Their goal was to test the leading theory, first put forward in the 1980s, that turbulence — the irregular motion of air currents in the atmosphere — caused shadow bands.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Zahary emphasized that LLMs, in his experience, have been valuable in assisting humans in developing new theories or finding answers to problems.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of theory

Noun

Trump has said that using granite rather than concrete for the helipad was his suggestion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Merseyside sources have played down suggestions of a formal bid for the Canada international, but talks have taken place between the two clubs.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggestion

Noun

Lenovo ThinkVision 14-inch Portable Monitor Sometimes the best way to crank through that essay or thesis is to change up the scenery.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Williams’ humanitarian activities were inspired by his family; both of his parents spent time teaching in juvenile detention centers, and the cornerback wrote his college thesis on therapy in juvenile detention centers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of thesis

Noun

According to the ministry, this will include a review of security procedures, particularly measures to prevent weapons and other dangerous items from being brought onto school premises.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
But rather than interrogate this evil premise, the movie instead feels quite prudish.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

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