proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl 
1
: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: offer
specifically
: an offer of marriage
Examples of proposal in a Sentence
Everyone thought the proposal made sense.
The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.
They put forth a proposal to sell the company.
These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.
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Those conversations helped fuel Soto-Martínez’s decision in late April to push for a ballot proposal aimed at giving noncitizens the right to vote in city and school district elections.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
The new proposal for the future of the global commercial shipping route was first reported by The New York Times, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
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Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Some proposals have stalled amid broader legislative priorities, while others have raised questions about property rights and due process.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
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.
—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
The new proposal for the future of the global commercial shipping route was first reported by The New York Times, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Some proposals have stalled amid broader legislative priorities, while others have raised questions about property rights and due process.
—
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
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.
—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for proposal
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl
1
: a stating or putting forward something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: an offer of marriage
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