as in suggestion
something which is presented for consideration
the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of proposal
Then, Pfeifer said, Rob Samuels, the managing director of Maker's Mark, offered a proposal.
—
Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Hundreds of arts grants cancelled O'Connell won the federal humanities grant on the back of a 106-page proposal that took nearly a year to write and edit.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Although a request for proposals for a new company to run the facility drew interest from at least two companies, neither ended up completing the process to submit a proposal and efforts to reach out to other companies have so far been unsuccessful, Hyde said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 July 2025
The Defense Department’s Fiscal 2026 budget proposal allocates $25 billion for a Golden Dome, a version of Israel’s Iron Dome, to protect Americans from missiles.
—Amity Shlaes, National Review, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for proposal
Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Hundreds of arts grants cancelled O'Connell won the federal humanities grant on the back of a 106-page proposal that took nearly a year to write and edit.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Although a request for proposals for a new company to run the facility drew interest from at least two companies, neither ended up completing the process to submit a proposal and efforts to reach out to other companies have so far been unsuccessful, Hyde said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 July 2025
The Defense Department’s Fiscal 2026 budget proposal allocates $25 billion for a Golden Dome, a version of Israel’s Iron Dome, to protect Americans from missiles.
—Amity Shlaes, National Review, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for proposal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
-
Please email comments or suggestions for future columns to thoughtsforcaleb@gmail.com.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
-
There was no suggestion the former archbishop had behaved inappropriately.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
-
Only time will tell when a suitable offer will emerge that allows both sides to put this whole ordeal behind them.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
-
Another limited time offer: $5 Meal Deal with two Wake-Up Wrap Sandwiches and a medium hot or iced coffee.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share