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as in hypotheses
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 proposals
something which is presented for consideration
a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about
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Recent Examples of propositions
The next 12–24 months will bring a surge of M&A, as incumbents move aggressively to reinvent their value propositions.
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Bessemer Venture Partners, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On paper, both appear unlikely filmmaking propositions.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Council members discussed where to pull the funds from, and Beck recommended taking $1 million from each of the other five propositions.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Carriage disputes have picked up in recent years as the rise of streaming forces pay-TV providers to reevaluate their value propositions.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Over the past eight years, Los Angeles voters have supported an alphabet soup of ballot propositions intended to address the region’s homeless crisis.
—Jessica Goodheart, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
There has been no indication the president-elect intends to follow up on any of these territorial propositions, or what would be the mechanism for doing so.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Adapting value propositions and business models to align with the evolving tech landscape will be crucial for success in the burgeoning AI services market, projected to exceed $300 billion in the coming years.
—Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Bessemer Venture Partners, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On paper, both appear unlikely filmmaking propositions.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Council members discussed where to pull the funds from, and Beck recommended taking $1 million from each of the other five propositions.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
Carriage disputes have picked up in recent years as the rise of streaming forces pay-TV providers to reevaluate their value propositions.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Over the past eight years, Los Angeles voters have supported an alphabet soup of ballot propositions intended to address the region’s homeless crisis.
—Jessica Goodheart, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
There has been no indication the president-elect intends to follow up on any of these territorial propositions, or what would be the mechanism for doing so.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Adapting value propositions and business models to align with the evolving tech landscape will be crucial for success in the burgeoning AI services market, projected to exceed $300 billion in the coming years.
—Nitesh Mirchandani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propositions
Noun
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But, of course, everything is constantly changing and evolving; therefore, especially within the ever-expanding domain of wealth management, the best advisors will always be open to testing former hypotheses and determining whether newer ideas will better serve their clients.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Initial hypotheses suggested those become more elaborate over time in response to the growing threat of Cretaceous predators.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The committee evaluates proposals for physical changes to buildings within the Downtown Development Review Overlay District.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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On June 30, three months into the standoff, the Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee called the two sides in for a hearing that broke months of deadlock and prompted new proposals from Anthem.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But experts have a few theories about how these dietary habits might influence osteoporosis risk.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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On TikTok, there are endless videos featuring fan theories and commentary that have garnered thousands of views.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, several team sources confirmed that the bulk of the Sky’s internal communication has been focused on her criticism of teammates and suggestions of a lack of overall talent on the roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The group goes through suggestions for the coming year.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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That means a business can choose to prohibit emotional support animals on its premises.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Propositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propositions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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