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
Fully evaluate any project proposed for fiscal and community impact.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
It was later revealed that Billy Ray had proposed the month before.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
School districts say cutting that funding in half, as proposed, would threaten their ability to offer the array of classes high school students now use to earn college credits and could shift exam costs to families.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2025
That cost her a chance to vote on the state's biannual budget and propose a bill to expand access to mental health resources for residents.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
It was later revealed that Billy Ray had proposed the month before.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
School districts say cutting that funding in half, as proposed, would threaten their ability to offer the array of classes high school students now use to earn college credits and could shift exam costs to families.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2025
That cost her a chance to vote on the state's biannual budget and propose a bill to expand access to mental health resources for residents.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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The new vehicle is also planned for eventual production in China and Europe, Reuters has previously reported.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Local clubs planned their yearly budgets around when their members could work the concession stands.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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Visitors pose at the site of Osaka’s 1970 World Expo, now a park.—
Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Especially in the restaurant’s early weeks, Cooper was regularly in the kitchen, working the grill with vigor, occasionally breaking to pose for selfies.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Zelensky Issues World War 3 Warning to Donald Trump A senior British government source also told The Times newspaper of London in March that the West intends to deploy more than 10,000 troops in Ukraine to monitor a possible ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The spaces from which Trump seeks to exclude the AP are not a press facility like the Brady Press Briefing Room and are intended for the president’s personal use, McArthur argued.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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To see why, contemplate a recent Wall Street Journal headline concerning Meta.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Google had contemplated deals with Android phone makers such as Samsung that would provide exclusivity for not only its search app, but also for its Gemini AI app and Chrome browser, according to a document shown at trial.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, in the future, Yamaha hopes to use other tank alternatives to integrate more efficiently and fit better inside the boat hull.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Image India warmly welcomed Vance Vice President JD Vance began a four-day visit to India yesterday and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a time when the country hopes to dodge steep U.S. tariffs.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Culture community aimed at creating equitable business pathways for Black and Brown professionals.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, theoretically aimed at matching the fees other countries charge for U.S. shipments to their countries, included a minimum 10% fee and additional charges of up to 50% on more than 50 nations.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump is also trying to remove Democrats from two federal labor boards, in a matter that is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.—
Pete Schroeder,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Nico Williams will try to get Athletic Club's offensive attack going in this matchup.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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