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as in suggested
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in planned
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 proposed
Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The proposed route, once envisioned as stretching 15 miles, has been shortened and reconfigured, and could roll out by 2032.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Why wait to see if the proposed 5% tax on billionaires’ net worth qualifies for the ballot and is approved by voters later this year?
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The proposed law, however, did not pass and has not been reintroduced.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Consumer advocates welcomed the proposed investigation.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The proposed four-story, 105-room hotel would be located on four lots immediately north of AJ’s Pizza, on the opposite side of Blackwell Lane, sandwiched between Matson Drive and Village Point.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Its proposed 15% cap, the administration estimated, could save the government $4 billion annually.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
The interim government has also introduced a proposed General Amnesty Law covering acts of political violence dating back to 1999, while excluding serious crimes such as homicide, drug trafficking and human-rights abuses.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
In response, Pretoria has proposed a 20% tax on online gambling profits, a move that could also boost government coffers.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
France has proposed leading Israeli-Lebanese negotiations to that end.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Hong Kong officials last month proposed to buy back the homeownership rights from the fire victims, citing results from a survey of residents' preferences, dashing hopes for those who want to rebuild their homes at the site.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
These rules are simplified from a set proposed by anthropologist Brent Berlin and linguist Paul Kay in 1969.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Some have proposed renaming streets after Huerta and others have suggested renaming March 31, which President Barack Obama in 2014 designated Cesar Chavez Day, as Farm Workers Day.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Governments get involved Despite official warnings published by China's state media about OpenClaw's security risks, several local governments have proposed incentives in the past week to encourage companies to develop applications using the AI tool.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
With the City Council from that point only considering the portion of the proposal that would limit certain campaign donations, Saville proposed applying those restrictions only to those running for mayor.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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But Melanson said that the proposed seven-day data retention period in the bill does not give them enough time to investigate and solve crimes.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The proposed route, once envisioned as stretching 15 miles, has been shortened and reconfigured, and could roll out by 2032.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Why wait to see if the proposed 5% tax on billionaires’ net worth qualifies for the ballot and is approved by voters later this year?
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The proposed law, however, did not pass and has not been reintroduced.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Consumer advocates welcomed the proposed investigation.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The proposed four-story, 105-room hotel would be located on four lots immediately north of AJ’s Pizza, on the opposite side of Blackwell Lane, sandwiched between Matson Drive and Village Point.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Its proposed 15% cap, the administration estimated, could save the government $4 billion annually.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
The interim government has also introduced a proposed General Amnesty Law covering acts of political violence dating back to 1999, while excluding serious crimes such as homicide, drug trafficking and human-rights abuses.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
The administration's most recent budget proposed a 40% cut to the bureau, though Congress eventually enacted less dramatic cuts.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
In response, Pretoria has proposed a 20% tax on online gambling profits, a move that could also boost government coffers.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
France has proposed leading Israeli-Lebanese negotiations to that end.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Hong Kong officials last month proposed to buy back the homeownership rights from the fire victims, citing results from a survey of residents' preferences, dashing hopes for those who want to rebuild their homes at the site.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
These rules are simplified from a set proposed by anthropologist Brent Berlin and linguist Paul Kay in 1969.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Some have proposed renaming streets after Huerta and others have suggested renaming March 31, which President Barack Obama in 2014 designated Cesar Chavez Day, as Farm Workers Day.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Governments get involved Despite official warnings published by China's state media about OpenClaw's security risks, several local governments have proposed incentives in the past week to encourage companies to develop applications using the AI tool.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
With the City Council from that point only considering the portion of the proposal that would limit certain campaign donations, Saville proposed applying those restrictions only to those running for mayor.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposed
Adjective
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The alleged thieves ripped bronze plaques and grave markers from headstones and walls of the cemetery's mausoleum.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The endowment gifted in 2024 the title to the Elverta land to KVIE, just months after CapRadio experienced major financial setbacks that forced layoffs and programming cuts and brought to light alleged embezzlement by its former general manager Jun Reina.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mamdani’s move suggested a new emphasis on compassionate public policy.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Maritime tracking firm Winward suggested the ship may have spoofed its location and surreptitiously delivered the fuel to Cuba already.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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However, occasionally, the seasons can throw us a curveball and these may not sync up exactly as planned.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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In November 1987, however, just one day before Mabrouk and his co-conspirators planned to launch their coup, then-Prime Minister Zine El Abidine Ben Ali carried out his own successful plot, toppling the regime and placing Bourguiba under house arrest.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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With some 80% of power generated in Iran coming from natural gas, the attack posed a direct threat to the country's electricity supplies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is not a serious effort to support local news or address the challenges posed by Big Tech.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nay Phone Latt, a spokesperson for the NUG, told the AP that the commissioning of new aircraft is intended to enhance continued airstrikes on civilian areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Political risk insurance is a type of coverage intended to protect firms against financial losses caused by unstable political conditions, government actions, or violence.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Beijing has been waging information warfare against Tokyo since Takaichi signaled her willingness to aid Taiwan in a hypothetical invasion.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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For now, any scenarios involving tax relief remain hypothetical.—
Douglas Hanks
March 13,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the fall, the board contemplated using money from its Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund to pay for a similar commemorative garden project.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The other professional path that Godoy contemplated would’ve still brought him back to acting.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Proposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposed. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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