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propositions

NOUN

suggestion; scheme

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hypothesis invitation motion premise proposal recommendation

STRONG

overture plan presentation proffer program project

Antonyms

STRONGEST

reality truth

WEAK

condemnation denial opposition refusal rejection

VERB

make suggestion, often improper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accost

STRONG

approach ask pose prefer propose propound put solicit suggest

Antonyms

STRONG

refuse reject tell

Example Sentences

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Fiedler’s propositions about masculine relationships turned out to be merely the opening shocks in his critical investigations of our country’s literary past.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"I hope we can reach a compromise, including new propositions," Lange said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Steyer didn’t flinch as he explained how he has funded ballot propositions and nonprofit initiatives to fight for a more equitable California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Surveillance software sprouted in every cranny of the ballpark, first in service of providing more data for teams and front offices to pore over, then as fuel for ever more esoteric betting propositions.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

A hundred lines of the Aeneid with their summaries for each morning, followed by two propositions by Robert Barclay for the afternoon.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt