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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
And Republicans see Jolly’s positions on guns as the wrong policy and a losing proposition politically.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Cannabinoids-as-antifungals are an attractive proposition given their safety profile in humans and the fact that they’ve already been approved to treat a number of conditions, including epilepsy, nausea, and chronic pain.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
After the pandemic, Eric had a proposition for dad: why not cycle from St. Louis to Chicago - and film the entire journey?
—Ron Stodghill, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Backers of incorporation frame it as a win-win proposition.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Cannabinoids-as-antifungals are an attractive proposition given their safety profile in humans and the fact that they’ve already been approved to treat a number of conditions, including epilepsy, nausea, and chronic pain.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
After the pandemic, Eric had a proposition for dad: why not cycle from St. Louis to Chicago - and film the entire journey?
—Ron Stodghill, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Backers of incorporation frame it as a win-win proposition.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
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But 63% of respondents rated call spoofing among their top five challenges in outbound voice and the second most common hypothesis as to why existing customers are not answering calls.—
James Garvert,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Oddly enough, a different kind of neutrino, called a tau neutrino, is one hypothesis that some scientists have put forth as the cause of the anomalous signals.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Though the advocate general’s proposal is non-binding, judges tend to follow four out of five such non-binding opinions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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The next one is set to take place in August 2025 and proposals include restrictions and bans on the production of single-use plastics, cutting it off at the source.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
19 June 2025
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Years earlier, Leonardo had performed his own study of proportions, based on the theories of the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius.—
Steven Strogatz,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The Distributed Responsibility Challenge These divergent approaches reflect different theories of technological governance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The small leaping of muscles, the suggestion of strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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But Lee’s thesis is that people who once watched sports on TV aren’t watching anymore because the cost is too high.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Preparing to deliver her pivotal monologue that would serve as a thesis for the entire season.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Those were the only two with a similar kind of premise.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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