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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
The spring 2027 menswear collections this month, in Milan and Paris, served up plenty of thrilling new styling propositions.
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Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Frankel believes beauty has entered a new phase where clear value propositions matter more than buzzy marketing.
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Gabby Shacknai,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The SteelWatch report described Nippon’s plan to capture carbon dioxide from its blast furnaces, or to reduce CO2 emissions by burning more hydrogen and less coal, as long-term propositions at best.
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John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Pros & Cons Ergonomic mice can be frustrating propositions.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
No matter how many times Trump posts about it, passing more voter ID laws and lowering the Senate's voting threshold seem to be dead-on-arrival propositions.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Tortorella has said himself multiple times that coaching in the regular season and postseason are very different propositions.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
While a bond to fund city hall construction was not put to a vote, other bond propositions were, and they were summarily shot down.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
All propositions for the November ballot will be officially certified on June 25.
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John Ramos,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Frankel believes beauty has entered a new phase where clear value propositions matter more than buzzy marketing.
—
Gabby Shacknai,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The SteelWatch report described Nippon’s plan to capture carbon dioxide from its blast furnaces, or to reduce CO2 emissions by burning more hydrogen and less coal, as long-term propositions at best.
—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Pros & Cons Ergonomic mice can be frustrating propositions.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
No matter how many times Trump posts about it, passing more voter ID laws and lowering the Senate's voting threshold seem to be dead-on-arrival propositions.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Tortorella has said himself multiple times that coaching in the regular season and postseason are very different propositions.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
While a bond to fund city hall construction was not put to a vote, other bond propositions were, and they were summarily shot down.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
All propositions for the November ballot will be officially certified on June 25.
—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propositions
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Science is designed to estimate risk, test hypotheses, identify patterns, and reduce the likelihood of false causal inference.
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Scientists have two hypotheses for the formation of supermassive black hole seeds.
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Some proposals have stalled amid broader legislative priorities, while others have raised questions about property rights and due process.
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Neutral shades such as off-white, black, and caramel are dominating the color palette of this trend, but there is no shortage of bold proposals in metallic silver and vibrant shades like red or electric blue for the more daring among us.
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Now, a wave of new theories offers tantalizing solutions — but which ones portray reality is an open question.
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His theories have won praise in UFO circles but often put him in conflict with academic peers.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America’s 51st state.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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The Daily Monitor reported on Sunday that military personnel had been deployed at NMG’s premises in the capital, Kampala, and that staff were being prevented from leaving or entering the premises.
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However, the new island hotel isn't just a smart space with robots assisting human staff throughout the premises.
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“Propositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propositions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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