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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
This total excludes current debt obligations for principal and interest on debt taxpayers already owe – meaning, taxpayers will owe far more if the propositions pass.
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
What are the ballot propositions?
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Oct. 2025
Wellness brands — especially in the premium and luxury space — must redefine their value propositions for HNWIs and aspirational consumers.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
One source with knowledge of the deal says the process is about bringing the two different streaming propositions as close together in video quality and user experience as possible.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Avondale asks voters for $128 million Avondale voters face two general obligation bond propositions amounting to $128 million.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
That breakthrough arrangement made both some of the hottest propositions in Latin America’s cable market while also firing up subs for SVOD operator Netflix.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Some of the hottest rappers of 2018 are barely even mainstream propositions in 2025; Cardi certainly doesn’t have that problem and probably won’t for some time.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Full elections incorporate a multipage ballot with not only all the candidates and positions for one to select but multitudes of special propositions, new laws and extra items to vote on.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
What are the ballot propositions?
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 24 Oct. 2025
Wellness brands — especially in the premium and luxury space — must redefine their value propositions for HNWIs and aspirational consumers.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
One source with knowledge of the deal says the process is about bringing the two different streaming propositions as close together in video quality and user experience as possible.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Avondale asks voters for $128 million Avondale voters face two general obligation bond propositions amounting to $128 million.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
That breakthrough arrangement made both some of the hottest propositions in Latin America’s cable market while also firing up subs for SVOD operator Netflix.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Some of the hottest rappers of 2018 are barely even mainstream propositions in 2025; Cardi certainly doesn’t have that problem and probably won’t for some time.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Full elections incorporate a multipage ballot with not only all the candidates and positions for one to select but multitudes of special propositions, new laws and extra items to vote on.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propositions
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Halfway between Australia and Hawaii, Nikumaroro plays a key role in one of two rival hypotheses that seek to explain what happened to the famed aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, who went missing in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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But Jamey VanVliet, special agent in charge at the Nashville ATF office, did not say what those hypotheses were.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Several proposals fell through over the years because residents or city officials disapproved.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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But other legislative proposals have repeatedly stalled.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
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Jason Oppenheim, president and founder of The Oppenheim Group, addressed the theories during an interview with PEOPLE in August 2020.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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There will always be such corners of the Universe, because all of our theories rely on some assumptions, some approximations, and have some boundaries.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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His suggestions included searching the market for help at safety, off the edge and in the offensive backfield.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other suggestions include donating non-perishable items to community fridges or hotspots, such as free Little Libraries.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Integrated Cloud Security Solutions and CNAPP Tools Advancements in cloud-native applications help businesses to continuously migrate their operations from on-premises and hybrid data centers to the cloud.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Propositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propositions. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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