1
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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2
as in to plan
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
we propose to buy a new house within the next year
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Recent Examples of propose
Unbeknownst to Raynor, her partner had been planning to propose to her and had purchased an engagement ring that was being kept in a desk drawer.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Trump has also proposed to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits, which could cost another $1.8 trillion over 10 years, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
In response, Blumenthal is proposing the Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act that would force any president to explain the reasons for each pardon or clemency, among other requirements.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2025
Though counterintuitive, the way forward is for Pump.Fun to divorce itself from the culture of frenzied financial speculation on which its early success has been built, Tweedale proposes.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Trump has also proposed to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits, which could cost another $1.8 trillion over 10 years, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
In response, Blumenthal is proposing the Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act that would force any president to explain the reasons for each pardon or clemency, among other requirements.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2025
Though counterintuitive, the way forward is for Pump.Fun to divorce itself from the culture of frenzied financial speculation on which its early success has been built, Tweedale proposes.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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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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As such, retail growth suggests lingering consumer engagement despite the dip in confidence.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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The agency plans to review their qualifications to ensure that they are aligned with the mission.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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The layoffs in Pleasanton represent about 35% of the staffing reductions that Workday is planning worldwide, which equate to 8.5% of the company’s global workforce, Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach stated in a note to company employees.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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In another post, the entire Trump family posed together.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Going beyond the 2 percent military spending target may pose a dilemma for some leaders.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Rubio, who is on his first overseas tour as secretary of State, is also seeking support from countries in the region to take some of the large numbers of migrants that the Trump administration intends to deport.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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That legislation was passed following the 2008 financial crisis and it was intended to protect consumers from overreach by financial institutions and help prevent another crisis.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
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One mother of a fifth and a sixth grader, all TPS holders, contemplated not going to work Wednesday morning at the warehouse of an international clothing company.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Neither Egypt nor Jordan would contemplate being party to a repeat of the Palestinian ‘Nakba’ or ‘catastrophe’ in 1948.—
Tim Lister,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Much like Denmark hopes Trump will abandon his ideas for US control of Greenland, the moderate Arab states will be praying that the US President forgets about transferring the Gazans.—
Tim Lister,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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The return of Webster as a spirit of sorts was something co-showrunners Tim Minear and Rashad Raisani had long hoped to make happen as the show approached its end with next week's series finale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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These missions, featuring international crews from Russia, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, aimed to replicate the isolation and psychological strain of long-term spaceflight.—
Anastasia Stepanova,
Space.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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The design incorporates aerodynamic features aimed at minimizing air resistance, ensuring a smoother ride even at high speeds.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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What starts as a romp in the woods, though, soon turns into a horror show when Josh’s friend Sergey (Friend) tries to force himself on Iris, who stabs him to death.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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When trying to find your shade, Spickard says to try to find a hue that looks similar to the roots of your natural hair color.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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