Proposal
Proposal noun - Something which is presented for consideration.
Usage example: the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land
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Theory and proposal are semantically related In some cases you can use "Theory" instead a noun "Proposal".
Theory
Theory noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.
Usage example: set out to prove her theory that people can't really taste any difference between colas, so they buy according to the product's image
Proposal and theory are semantically related in hypothesis topic. Sometimes you can use "Proposal" instead a noun "Theory".
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- D'awwwww... Which, if the "Germany is HRE" theory is correct, makes Germany's awkward proposal in the Valentine's Day strip even more sweet and hilarious.
Source: Childhood Marriage Promise -
On The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon tries this prank at the most inappropiate time, after Penny seemingly breaks up with Leonard after Leonard hesitates to respond to her marriage proposal.
Source: "Kick Me" Prank -
The Wrong Guy gets a honorable mention for its offside proposal of the No Bullet Theory.
Source: Who Shot JFK?
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