Synonyms of propositions

propositions

noun

plural of proposition

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hypotheses
• theories
• premises
• assumptions
• theses
• proposals
• guesses
• suggestions
• notions
• theorems
• inferences
• impressions
• feelings
• presuppositions
• presumptions
• suppositions
• conjectures
• speculations
• generalizations
• suspicions
• concepts
• hunches
• abstractions
• conceptions
• concessions
• constructs
• guesswork
• surmises
• proffers
• inklings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• assurances
• certainties
• knowledges

2

as in proposals

something which is presented for consideration

a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposals
• suggestions
• offers
• recommendations
• ideas
• plans
• proffers
• strategies
• motions
• theories
• overtures
• bids
• counterproposals
• projects
• systems
• notions
• nominations
• presentations
• arrangements
• thoughts
• conceptions
• countersuggestions
• submissions
• counteroffers
• tender
• advancements
• games
• plots
• layouts
• feelers
• lines
• ground plans
• submittals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of propositions

Then there are some low-profile propositions that are just mind-numbing. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Be sure to check out The Bee’s searchable Voter Guide, which contains even more information about the upcoming midterm election, including races, propositions, endorsements and important information about key dates. — Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

This Maison Margiela collection was lower-key than Martens’s previous propositions, but no less powerful, with pretty, wearable garments layered into the usual drama. — Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

What’s on the Keller ISD school bond ballot Here is a breakdown of the five propositions listed on the ballot which are on the district’s bond website. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

The complaint states that the friend hands Doe a beer, dances with her in the main room of the house, then pulls her off to a quieter area and propositions her with having a threesome with him and one of his fraternity brothers. — Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

But putting America on a presentation slide and actually establishing yourself in the US motorcycle market are two very different propositions. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Turn that into a clear brand promise, differentiated value propositions and a personality that creates an emotional response. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026