propositions

noun

plural of proposition
1
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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2
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 After testing multiple new hatchbacks, sedans, minivans, cargo vans, family SUVs and more, here are my top 10 best new vehicles of 2026 so far based on my driving impressions, rankings and overall value propositions. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Before the other professional league, the NFL, becomes a distraction, consider three propositions. — George F. Will, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026 If voters approve all four propositions, the street and facilities projects will be phased in over 10 years, according to information from the city. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Despite millions in opposition funding, California Democrats endorsed the tax and killed opposing propositions. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Bryan Schreier, a partner at Sequoia (which led Zum’s 2017 Series A), says another of Zum’s big value propositions is that it cannot be replicated by an Uber, Lyft or even OpenAI. — Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 California voters will also have their say on 14 statewide propositions this November. — Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026 Bonta’s office is charged with setting the title and summary of potential propositions — a process that critics say can lead to biased phrasing. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propositions
  1. hypotheses
  2. proposals
  3. theories
  4. suggestions
  5. premises
Noun
  • Until then, readers should take these issues as interesting hypotheses and case discussions.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The models have to suss them out by taking actions in the game, seeing what happens, forming hypotheses, and then taking more actions to test those theories.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hypotheses
Noun
  • One of the sources said the GSA put out a public request for lease proposals that identifies 18 potential locations, requiring space for at least 10 courtrooms.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Operators say such proposals would kneecap their nascent industry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of proposals
Noun
  • Several theories involving collective electronic interactions remain possible.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Grueling weeks of testimony In a trial that stretched over five weeks, included more than 80 witnesses and attracted international attention to the issue of postpartum mental health, jurors heard competing theories about Clancy's mental condition.
    — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of theories
Noun
  • To vote on name suggestions during round two, there's a $5 minimum donation requirement.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Here are Wood’s suggestions for staying mentally sharp in any profession.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of suggestions
Noun
  • Sustained gunfire began past midnight at the premises of the Diori Hamani International Airport, which hosts a major military base, according to an AP witness who requested anonymity for safety reasons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The premises is also set to exhibit thousands of objects sourced from the Powerhouse Collection, a massive national archive of artifacts.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of premises

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“Propositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propositions. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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