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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The day-long public event, which also includes two surprise proposals, celebrates several major milestones in the affairs of the heart.
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But countries including France, Germany, and Italy yesterday backed proposals that would allow select nations to sign up for particular initiatives.
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Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
In 1906, efforts to combine the desert landscapes led to a proposal to make New Mexico and Arizona into a single state, but Arizona voters overwhelmingly rejected this idea and continued to fight for their own statehood.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
But countries including France, Germany, and Italy yesterday backed proposals that would allow select nations to sign up for particular initiatives.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
As part of the proposal, Watkins gave Johnson a piece of wood inscribed with Taylor Swift lyrics.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 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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