as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala
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1
as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise
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2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt
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Recent Examples of proffer
Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The client had only given Moise his Form W-2, and Moise did not review the return with the client or give the client a copy, the factual proffer said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
In Eggers’ version, however, there is a broader conspiracy at play, which is why Orlok — a near-ringer for 15th century despot Vlad the Impaler — proffers a deceptive foreign-language contract, locks Thomas in his empty, decaying home and sets sail to be reunited with Ellen.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Those deals, known as proffer agreements, were disclosed by the Free Press in March following the conviction of James Crumbley.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The client had only given Moise his Form W-2, and Moise did not review the return with the client or give the client a copy, the factual proffer said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Where the earlier film proffered a fond farewell to the innocence of the ’50s, Saturday Night suggests that while useful high spirits still remain, the innocence is long gone.
—Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
In Eggers’ version, however, there is a broader conspiracy at play, which is why Orlok — a near-ringer for 15th century despot Vlad the Impaler — proffers a deceptive foreign-language contract, locks Thomas in his empty, decaying home and sets sail to be reunited with Ellen.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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The proposal represented a minor change to a recommendation from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, a review panel known as CFIUS.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the Oklahoma State Board of Education – which Walters oversees – voted in late January to approve a proposal requiring parents to report their immigration or citizenship status when enrolling their children in school.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the Department of Transportation ended a pandemic-era program offering free bus fares, a decision that Lamont blamed on federal rules requiring an equity study.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2025
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The magnitude of the two events suggested, according to Whisker Labs, that the faults were on the high-voltage transmission lines that carry electricity from facilities like power plants to substations.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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In August 2024, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that Trump's predecessor Joe Biden could be added to Mount Rushmore while citing his achievements during his time in office.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Adaptive Coaching suggestions are within a few points of the settings the operators are using.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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However, that doesn't mean the expiration date is a suggestion.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Acquiring Plum gives a veteran guard to the Sparks young core of Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink and reunites her with her former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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The rise in right-wing extremism — not least in Germany, where the far-right AfD party is running second in the polls — gives The Investigation a current relevance, but director Kahl says current politics was not on his mind.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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State Senator-elect David Gregory, who proposed the bounty-hunter-style system, wants to allow bail bond agents to be certified to go after those believed to have crossed the border illegally.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Toya, however, proposes a different approach: locking Heavenly, Tea, and Contessa in a room together to hash things out.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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His unchecked access to sensitive national infrastructure, military contracts and energy policies poses serious risks.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Saul Loeb | Via Reuters The strengthening dollar is posing challenges for the biggest U.S. tech companies, which have become increasingly reliant on overseas revenue.—
Annie Palmer,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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