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as in hypothesis
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 proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about
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Recent Examples of proposition
Catching emitted radiation is an extremely limiting proposition, and isn’t always the best way to make a detection.
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Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Tense courtroom scenes, chameleon characters, and subjects of institutionalized abuse, political corruption and flaws within the justice system make for a strong stage proposition.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Films that perform best on free TV tend to have a proposition that’s easy for audiences to grasp.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Everyone—from customers to brands—are really focused on the value proposition of products.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
Tense courtroom scenes, chameleon characters, and subjects of institutionalized abuse, political corruption and flaws within the justice system make for a strong stage proposition.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Films that perform best on free TV tend to have a proposition that’s easy for audiences to grasp.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Everyone—from customers to brands—are really focused on the value proposition of products.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
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From this information, scientists developed what is being called the TLPath model based on the hypothesis that modifications in the shape and structure of cells and tissues could be used to predict the length of telomeres.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is also where the viewer will likely find their assumptions or hypotheses about Floyd’s death and the guilty party (or parties) involved start sifting through their fingers like sand.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the proposal was full of cartoonishly goofy faux spy talk.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The city has to present its proposal to fix the $66 million deficit next month.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Behavior change theory includes a tenant of measurement known as social norms.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bitcoin began as a simple thesis.—
Felysha Walker,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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First, many participants turned to AI at the beginning of the writing process to help generate ideas or draft a thesis.—
Jeanne Beatrix Law,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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But what, exactly, makes this a business and not just a premises plus furnishings, fixtures and workers?—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Enter Orsolya, who shows up at the door with some gendarmes and an official eviction notice and gives Ion twenty minutes to quit the premises.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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