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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
Following in his brother’s footsteps would be an attractive proposition, but Bryce Carlson isn’t ready to commit.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Then, a knock on the door from a mysterious businessman, Anniston Bennet (Dafoe), brings a bizarre and lucrative proposition.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Opportunities, however, also create the unsavory proposition of negative reps that could make the staff’s decision for them.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Since relocation would be an expensive proposition during tight budgetary times, Schlageter suggested that public airing of the odor surrounding the bathrooms might be the best way to stop it.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Then, a knock on the door from a mysterious businessman, Anniston Bennet (Dafoe), brings a bizarre and lucrative proposition.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Opportunities, however, also create the unsavory proposition of negative reps that could make the staff’s decision for them.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Since relocation would be an expensive proposition during tight budgetary times, Schlageter suggested that public airing of the odor surrounding the bathrooms might be the best way to stop it.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
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The scaling hypothesis—the belief that bigger models will produce more intelligent outputs—seems to rest on the dubious belief that a system that has been fed enough information about the world will not have to deal with fuzziness.—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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One thing the different hypotheses tend to have in common is an emphasis on the cooling effects of rainfall.—
Chris Mooney,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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Like a game of whack-a-mole, some proposals appear, draw opposition, and get shut down, as was the case in Oldham County recently.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the proposal would establish stablish a Traditional Use Council to support cultural and spiritual practices with natural psychedelics.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Cooper Neill/Getty Images What To Know Swift's fans have been buzzing with excitement and theories following the pop superstar's announcement earlier this week, but one theory in particular is gaining ground with her fan base.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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These are just theories whereas the temperature modification can actually be measured.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
16 Aug. 2025
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This helps avoid misaligned suggestions and keeps the conversation focused.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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See you then! -Ray Have a suggestion for the Daily Briefing?—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Editor's Note: This story was written under advisement of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where the author conducted this reporting in completion of his Master of Arts thesis.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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All contribute to a convincing business vision and clear investment thesis that internal and external stakeholders can understand and convey.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Younger of the Sierra Club took issue with the premise the hunt was science-based.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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The premise is that the same small documentary crew that followed Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and his staff around for nine seasons has a new subject to chronicle, the quirky staff of the Toledo Truth Teller, a newspaper set in the Ohio city that is Michigan’s nearby neighbor to the south.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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