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 Yes, there is fierce competition, but everyone’s offering and value proposition is different. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 July 2026 Klosterman’s projection may overstate the extent to which theatres will become inaccessible to the average person, but the proposition also doesn’t seem so far-fetched. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 Rather than beginning with a broad licensing proposition, the company turned to Japan, long associated with precision frame production and specialist acetate craftsmanship. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Its basic proposition was logical to me – that God is divine intelligence, the wholly good, infinite Spirit that creates man spiritually in His likeness. — Suzanne Riedel, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for proposition

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Noun

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

Noun

In a scathing letter to the Fulton County Commission, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens blasted the county’s plan to spend more than a billion dollars on jail renovations instead of supporting his decades-long tax extension proposal.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Volunteers and staff with the nonprofit foundation removed alligatorweed from the shoals manually but are working on grant proposals to remove more.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of proposal

Noun

What began as a weeklong music camp eventually turned into year-round educational programming, where students learn songwriting, music theory, recording and live performance before showcasing their work on the festival stage.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
The branzino – buttery, substantial and just the right amount of briny – is the most tangible, tasty expression of the theory.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 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

This premise reflects a frustration that many professionals recognize.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
In both premise and execution, the show is hugely reminiscent of the Showtime series of the aughts and early 2010s that featured women in harsh circumstances going to extremes in order to get one over on a society that didn’t care about them.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026

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