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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European Parliament will consider Automotive Package The proposal for small and affordable cars will be examined by the European Parliament over coming months.
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Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
According to Jason Miyares, the former Republican attorney general, House Bill 863 includes proposals to effectively eliminate minimum sentencing for manslaughter, rape, possession and distribution of child pornography, assaulting a law enforcement officer and other repeat violent felonies.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
State Superintendent Lindel Fields, who succeeded Walters, and the board voted unanimously to submit a bundle of new administrative rules, including the proposal to strike the testing requirement, to the Legislature for consideration in its 2026 session.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 23 Jan. 2026
Watson’s proposal sought to limit rollovers to $50,000, but the Velásquez amendment, which passed 6-4 with one abstaining, stripped the cap.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
According to Jason Miyares, the former Republican attorney general, House Bill 863 includes proposals to effectively eliminate minimum sentencing for manslaughter, rape, possession and distribution of child pornography, assaulting a law enforcement officer and other repeat violent felonies.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
State Superintendent Lindel Fields, who succeeded Walters, and the board voted unanimously to submit a bundle of new administrative rules, including the proposal to strike the testing requirement, to the Legislature for consideration in its 2026 session.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 23 Jan. 2026
Watson’s proposal sought to limit rollovers to $50,000, but the Velásquez amendment, which passed 6-4 with one abstaining, stripped the cap.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 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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