Synonyms of propositions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hypotheses
• theories
• premises
• assumptions
• theses
• proposals
• guesses
• suggestions
• notions
• theorems
• inferences
• impressions
• feelings
• presuppositions
• presumptions
• suppositions
• conjectures
• speculations
• generalizations
• suspicions
• concepts
• hunches
• abstractions
• conceptions
• concessions
• constructs
• guesswork
• surmises
• proffers
• inklings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• assurances
• certainties
• knowledges

2

as in proposals

something which is presented for consideration

a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposals
• suggestions
• offers
• recommendations
• ideas
• plans
• proffers
• strategies
• motions
• theories
• overtures
• bids
• counterproposals
• projects
• systems
• notions
• nominations
• presentations
• arrangements
• thoughts
• conceptions
• countersuggestions
• submissions
• counteroffers
• tender
• advancements
• games
• plots
• layouts
• feelers
• lines
• ground plans
• submittals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of propositions

What’s on the Keller ISD school bond ballot Here is a breakdown of the five propositions listed on the ballot which are on the district’s bond website. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

The complaint states that the friend hands Doe a beer, dances with her in the main room of the house, then pulls her off to a quieter area and propositions her with having a threesome with him and one of his fraternity brothers. — Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

But putting America on a presentation slide and actually establishing yourself in the US motorcycle market are two very different propositions. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

This year’s ballot contains the most propositions since 2018 and is likely to draw hundreds of millions of dollars in spending from interest groups. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The larger forms also acted as propositions for where The Ouze might go next, extending the same sculptural language beyond jewelry and into furniture, fashion, and the home. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Turn that into a clear brand promise, differentiated value propositions and a personality that creates an emotional response. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Nearly 80% of likely voters say 14 statewide propositions and dense wording make the ballot overwhelming, shortly before mail-in voting begins for more than 23 million Californians. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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