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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
Ballot propositions raising taxes for a specific popular need, but the funds go surprisingly into a general fund to be dissipated for political needs undisclosed to voters.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Read the full text of these measures, and arguments for and against the propositions, on the city clerk's website.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Arlington voters approved propositions A and B for school replacements, new buses, and technology upgrades, but voters denied proposition C for $31 million to athletic upgrades.
—Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Here’s our full voter guide to the 2026 California primary election, including where to vote, plus statewide races, measures and propositions on the ballot.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Together, these forces — dissatisfied customers, lower barriers to entry, and shifting value propositions — are likely to intensify competitive pressure across the software industry.
—Michael Jacobides, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Here’s a look at each of the bond propositions and charter amendments voter will have to consider in the May 2 election.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
And while the rates of qualification and passage are relatively tiny, voters can anticipate facing about a dozen ballot propositions every two years.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
These are neither fringe propositions nor partisan policies.
—Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Read the full text of these measures, and arguments for and against the propositions, on the city clerk's website.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Arlington voters approved propositions A and B for school replacements, new buses, and technology upgrades, but voters denied proposition C for $31 million to athletic upgrades.
—Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Here’s our full voter guide to the 2026 California primary election, including where to vote, plus statewide races, measures and propositions on the ballot.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Together, these forces — dissatisfied customers, lower barriers to entry, and shifting value propositions — are likely to intensify competitive pressure across the software industry.
—Michael Jacobides, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Here’s a look at each of the bond propositions and charter amendments voter will have to consider in the May 2 election.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
And while the rates of qualification and passage are relatively tiny, voters can anticipate facing about a dozen ballot propositions every two years.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
These are neither fringe propositions nor partisan policies.
—Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propositions
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Science requires lots of decisions—researchers must choose which hypotheses to pursue and which simulations to run.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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To test these hypotheses, a team from Columbia and Harvard decided to see if they could get rid of one of the 20 currently in use.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Peace proposals are usually negotiated behind closed doors; threats are seldom made publicly.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The single mother campaigns on addressing the state’s affordability crisis with free childcare and tuition proposals, positioning herself as uniquely understanding the everyday struggles of working Californians.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Most earlier theories assumed Ganymede formed hot, allowing heavy metallic material to rapidly sink inward and create a core early in its history.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The case file on Weaver’s murder that Logothetti ultimately inherited from her predecessors at the Everett Police Department brimmed with outlandish theories around her death involving money laundering and cocaine.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Sohaib fed Muneeb more suggestions.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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The suggestions offer insight into the decision-making process of each official.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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Unable to neatly reconcile its two narrative premises, the film loses momentum, pushing well past the brisk runtime and zippy pace this kind of material usually depends on.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The case does not involve Superdry, its premises, employees or business activity, and Superdry was not a party to the court proceedings.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Propositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propositions. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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