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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
But managing Gwath’s minutes, particularly in the second half, is a tricky proposition.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Victory at Craven Cottage would have flattered Liverpool and, on current form, Thursday’s trip to the Emirates to face leaders Arsenal is a daunting proposition.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
That set up a scary proposition.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
But the president himself might be personally undermining the value proposition of books about his favorite subject.
—Paul Farhi, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Victory at Craven Cottage would have flattered Liverpool and, on current form, Thursday’s trip to the Emirates to face leaders Arsenal is a daunting proposition.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
That set up a scary proposition.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
But the president himself might be personally undermining the value proposition of books about his favorite subject.
—Paul Farhi, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
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The story of the Platonic representation hypothesis paper began in early 2023, a turbulent time for AI researchers.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, Jie said that laboratory simulations support the hypothesis that the majority of the surface regolith inside Shackleton Crater is conducive to the stable preservation of water ice.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The proposal is part of a broader national trend of a surge in efforts to redraw maps outside the typical post-census cycle.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Although the specifics of that proposal are not yet clear, last year’s version would have allowed districts to apply for reimbursements for expenses such as nursing, interpreting, physical therapy or specialized equipment.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those are, indeed, pat, credible theories and predictions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But now, in the planet’s capital city of Apperax, a murder is committed with no suspects, forensics or theories.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The designer wrote his master’s thesis on wearables, foreseeing how smart clothing and other technologies could become part of daily life even before wireless technologies like Wifi and Bluetooth were standard.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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First is that the upbeat thesis is fully rational and plausible.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Pretty Woman actress was not particularly enthused by that premise.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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