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

The 2026 midterm election is coming up in California, and this year’s ballot includes statewide races, such as the governor’s race, as well as a long list of ballot propositions. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

After testing multiple new hatchbacks, sedans, minivans, cargo vans, family SUVs and more, here are my top 10 best new vehicles of 2026 so far based on my driving impressions, rankings and overall value propositions. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Before the other professional league, the NFL, becomes a distraction, consider three propositions. — George F. Will, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

If voters approve all four propositions, the street and facilities projects will be phased in over 10 years, according to information from the city. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Despite millions in opposition funding, California Democrats endorsed the tax and killed opposing propositions. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Bryan Schreier, a partner at Sequoia (which led Zum’s 2017 Series A), says another of Zum’s big value propositions is that it cannot be replicated by an Uber, Lyft or even OpenAI. — Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

California voters will also have their say on 14 statewide propositions this November. — Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026