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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
Pogačar is only improving as a rider, a scary proposition for man with his extraordinary palmares.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The spring 2027 menswear collections this month, in Milan and Paris, served up plenty of thrilling new styling propositions.
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Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
The SteelWatch report described Nippon’s plan to capture carbon dioxide from its blast furnaces, or to reduce CO2 emissions by burning more hydrogen and less coal, as long-term propositions at best.
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John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Lapinsky said because of its reputation for deals and promotions, Kohl’s has to offer a strong value proposition in addition to a worthwhile in-store experience, which sets it apart from other retailers.
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Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The spring 2027 menswear collections this month, in Milan and Paris, served up plenty of thrilling new styling propositions.
—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
The SteelWatch report described Nippon’s plan to capture carbon dioxide from its blast furnaces, or to reduce CO2 emissions by burning more hydrogen and less coal, as long-term propositions at best.
—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Lapinsky said because of its reputation for deals and promotions, Kohl’s has to offer a strong value proposition in addition to a worthwhile in-store experience, which sets it apart from other retailers.
—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
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The interest rate hypothesis points the wrong direction — the most rate-sensitive occupations, like construction, have the lowest AI exposure.
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Science is designed to estimate risk, test hypotheses, identify patterns, and reduce the likelihood of false causal inference.
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The new proposal for the future of the global commercial shipping route was first reported by The New York Times, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
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Commissioner Lyle tried to delay the vote, but Commission President Dillon shot it down, saying the City-County Council was waiting on the proposal to be sent their way.
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At a moment when technology companies were promising to bring people closer together, David Fincher’s acerbic drama about the founding of Facebook had a darker theory about why people wanted to connect in the first place.
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Susan Brands has a theory for why people come out of the woodwork seeking handouts from lottery winners.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.
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GameStop's takeover pursuit adds a headline catalyst, but the more durable thesis is that eBay's own operating momentum is improving.
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The thesis rests on a claim that would have sounded absurd a year ago.
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The Daily Monitor reported on Sunday that military personnel had been deployed at NMG’s premises in the capital, Kampala, and that staff were being prevented from leaving or entering the premises.
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The premise of the story—the pig lab—seems absurdist or surreal but is actually grounded in reality.
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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