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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
The former is on the outs with the family, and he's summoned his sister to a meeting to discuss a proposition.
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Yet white Californians, real estate interests, and homeowner associations mobilized to secure a ballot proposition in 1964, Proposition 14, to protect the right of Californians to discriminate in the sale and rental of property, and the Los Angeles Times editorial board endorsed Proposition 14.
— Made By History, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
The property owners sold their land to the state, which was required by the state proposition.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Dallas voters approved a proposition in November that requires the city to employ at least 4,000 officers.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Yet white Californians, real estate interests, and homeowner associations mobilized to secure a ballot proposition in 1964, Proposition 14, to protect the right of Californians to discriminate in the sale and rental of property, and the Los Angeles Times editorial board endorsed Proposition 14.
— Made By History, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
The property owners sold their land to the state, which was required by the state proposition.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Dallas voters approved a proposition in November that requires the city to employ at least 4,000 officers.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
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Part of our hypothesis is that entrepreneurs in adaptation may not even think of themselves as having an adaptation focus.—
Jamil Wyne,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, additional analyses of data from the Women’s Health Initiative along with results from further studies pointed researchers to a theory called the timing hypothesis, which suggests that the risks and benefits of hormone therapy depend on when treatment begins.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of Egyptians rallied near the border with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians and to underline Cairo's rejection of President Donald Trump's proposal for moving people out of the territory.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Other changes coming soon - stemming from proposals by the administration of President Donald Trump - could affect their coverage and its cost.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The most likely answer is that the account is run by a member of a competing stan community, but my theory is that the Blue Origin mission got in the way of Wendy’s own major technological launch on Monday, April 14: Frostys with flavor swirls in them.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The site goes on to advance the theory that COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan lab and undermines Trump’s political rivals like Joe Biden and Andrew Cuomo.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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In classroom 1522, M.H. Moore Elementary Assistant Principal John Moore shared additional suggestions for parents and explained what reading milestones look like for elementary age groups.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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This moment of revelation should, by all rights, be the sweeping and profound thesis statement of The White Lotus’s third season.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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The conclusion of the thesis: Prostitution and illicit substances, which Feinberg said disgusted him personally, were impossible to police and should therefore be legalized.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The injunction request stated the premises were unfit for occupancy and owners did not have a valid city business license.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Collateralization and Transparency Gaps Weaken Market Confidence The core premise of a stablecoin is its backing by real-world assets or a collateral base that matches its outstanding tokens.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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