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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
Past bonds have included the 2022 affordable housing bond, the 2020 transportation infrastructure bond and seven propositions in 2018.
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Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Others interviewees include Oscar-winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford, actor Lou Diamond Phillips and tireless labor leader Dolores Huerta, an icon in her own right — all sharing their thoughts on Valdez’s offbeat artistic propositions that confronted injustice and the white perception of Chicanos.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The aim of the new fund is to deliver steady returns on properties determined to be lower-risk propositions due to their distribution and marketing strategies.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Revenue growth opportunities related to AI tend to be more closely connected to product development, innovation and customer value propositions, requiring deeper strategic thinking and often longer time horizons.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Such is the influx of daily fantasy and single-game betting propositions.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
There are a few general propositions most votes can agree on.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Opponents also said the measure would circumvent the will of California voters, which have defeated recent state propositions to enact rent control several times.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Their introduction made for some major distrust from Tommy about Danny's business propositions, though Cami ignored his warnings.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Others interviewees include Oscar-winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford, actor Lou Diamond Phillips and tireless labor leader Dolores Huerta, an icon in her own right — all sharing their thoughts on Valdez’s offbeat artistic propositions that confronted injustice and the white perception of Chicanos.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The aim of the new fund is to deliver steady returns on properties determined to be lower-risk propositions due to their distribution and marketing strategies.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Revenue growth opportunities related to AI tend to be more closely connected to product development, innovation and customer value propositions, requiring deeper strategic thinking and often longer time horizons.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Such is the influx of daily fantasy and single-game betting propositions.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
There are a few general propositions most votes can agree on.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Opponents also said the measure would circumvent the will of California voters, which have defeated recent state propositions to enact rent control several times.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Their introduction made for some major distrust from Tommy about Danny's business propositions, though Cami ignored his warnings.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propositions
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When anyone with a creative spark can orchestrate a cloud of AI agents to build prototypes, analyze markets, and test hypotheses, the cost of trying something new plummets.—
Erik Brynjolfsson,
Time,
2 Jan. 2026
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Engineers use agents to test hypotheses.—
Norbert Jung,
Fortune,
17 Dec. 2025
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Democrats framed the proposals as necessary to preserve the free market against large monopolies that have undue power to set prices — including by harvesting user data — and to force out competition.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Consequently, proposals to eliminate state taxes on Social Security benefits, unlike the new federal senior deduction, target higher-income retirees.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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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
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Users receive suggestions for improving profile photos, generating short introductions, starting conversations, and even planning dates.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The post included suggestions about what to say on the phone when speaking to representatives in Congress.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The ministry posted a statement in Spanish on X saying Consulate officials immediately impeded the agents from entering the consulate’s premises, protecting Ecuadorian nationals who were inside the building.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Then came digital transformation, turning on-premises work such as marketing, commerce, or HR into digital services, often rented via remote cloud computing.—
Bipul Sinha,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Propositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propositions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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