as in suggestion
something which is presented for consideration
the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land
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Recent Examples of proposal
The proposal drew opposition from at least one conservative lawmaker.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Nikolau later posted images of the proposal and ring on social media.
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Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there after a possible ceasefire.
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Giada Zampano,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Council members can consider the proposal for 60 days before it can be placed on the ballot.
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Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Nikolau later posted images of the proposal and ring on social media.
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Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there after a possible ceasefire.
—
Giada Zampano,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Council members can consider the proposal for 60 days before it can be placed on the ballot.
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Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.
Noun
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Chris Lagerbloom lasted three years before taking a job offer in Georgia in 2022.
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According to the release, the offer is only valid once per person at participating restaurants for Rewards members.
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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