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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
Part narrative and part experimental, Ballad is indeed a unique proposition.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 June 2025
If the Knicks go this route, Wright seems to be the most likely candidate given his ties to the current roster core, though replacing a perennial playoff contending coach (Thibodeau) for a college standout with no pro experience would be a risky proposition in a high-leverage situation.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
As a rough rule of thumb, the larger a feature’s number of production partners, the bigger a movie’s market proposition, ambition and market interest.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 May 2025
However, cybersecurity tools aren’t a one-size-fits-all proposition.
—Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 June 2025
If the Knicks go this route, Wright seems to be the most likely candidate given his ties to the current roster core, though replacing a perennial playoff contending coach (Thibodeau) for a college standout with no pro experience would be a risky proposition in a high-leverage situation.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
As a rough rule of thumb, the larger a feature’s number of production partners, the bigger a movie’s market proposition, ambition and market interest.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 May 2025
However, cybersecurity tools aren’t a one-size-fits-all proposition.
—Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
Noun
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This hypothesis, formulated by the mineralogist Robert Hazen and the astrobiologist Michael Wong of the Carnegie Institution in Washington, DC, along with a team of others, has provoked intense debate.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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The best evidence for this hypothesis comes from micro-caps.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The proposal is set for a final City Council discussion on June 10.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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For Missouri’s pitch to work out, the teams also need funding commitments from local governments, according to the language of the incentives proposal.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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But the people interviewed for this story float several theories.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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As fear grew in 2023 over the failure to reach a deal on raising the debt ceiling, the White House was said to be considering an option of last resort: an untested legal theory that involves invoking the 14th Amendment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Noun
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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,
14 June 2025
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For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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The significant investment in Anthropic validates a new thesis: Building safe and aligned AI is not just ethical but a compelling investment opportunity.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In addition to the 27 films screening at CIFF, the fest will feature a section titled the Student Film Corner, a place for college students in Croatia and neighboring countries to screen their thesis films.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Whereas The Other Black Girl, adapted from Zakiya Dalila Harris’ 2021 novel of the same name, takes a satirical premise and then hard turns into thriller.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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