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as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in intends
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 proposes
What’s worse, the report proposes to geo-fence them to insulate them from newcomers.
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M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Rheinmetall proposes an even more sophisticated anti-drone round for Skyranger called AHEAD which will be over $1,000 a shot.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Mitty proposes two leadership choices amid this landscape.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite dropping the gas tax hike, the budget still proposes a 50-cent increase in bus and Metrorail fares, marking the first fare rise since 2013.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The company also proposes that tokenized assets are clearly labeled as such, so participants that want to clear and settle their trades and the Depository Trust Company that handles clearing and settlement will carry out the order, Nasdaq said in the filing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The White House now proposes to shift away from that system and toward one that prioritizes applicants with higher wages or advanced educational credentials.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Intersectionality proposes that societal problems such as crime and illiteracy correct themselves if opportunities and environments are evened out via public policy.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The tool proposes a short hold to allow passengers to make the flight, but only if a hold wouldn't cause schedule disruptions, American spokesman Dan Landson said.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Rheinmetall proposes an even more sophisticated anti-drone round for Skyranger called AHEAD which will be over $1,000 a shot.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Mitty proposes two leadership choices amid this landscape.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite dropping the gas tax hike, the budget still proposes a 50-cent increase in bus and Metrorail fares, marking the first fare rise since 2013.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The company also proposes that tokenized assets are clearly labeled as such, so participants that want to clear and settle their trades and the Depository Trust Company that handles clearing and settlement will carry out the order, Nasdaq said in the filing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The White House now proposes to shift away from that system and toward one that prioritizes applicants with higher wages or advanced educational credentials.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Intersectionality proposes that societal problems such as crime and illiteracy correct themselves if opportunities and environments are evened out via public policy.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The tool proposes a short hold to allow passengers to make the flight, but only if a hold wouldn't cause schedule disruptions, American spokesman Dan Landson said.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
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As far as use goes, the brand suggests cleansing as usual before using the bar as a second cleanse to kill the acne-causing oils and bacteria and offer deeper exfoliation.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Our analysis suggests that a favorable outcome is probable, albeit one that may require investors and clients to adopt a long-term perspective.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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One core mechanic the game intends for players to use is a hot swap between two swords that’s initiated by using a separate quick strike.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, Jean intends to bring joy and comfort to diners through the food and service of the restaurant.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The theater, which opened in October 2007, offers 12,000 square feet of VIP and hospitality areas and 10 dressing rooms, according to the venue's website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Designed by renowned golf architect Brad Bell, the 18-hole course offers something for both the scratch golfer and the weekend warrior.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Terra Lawson-Remer, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, plans to present a proposal to the board as well.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, the team plans to investigate the exact cellular mechanism that results in the cross-species cloning that Iberian harvester queens perform.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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That poses a challenge for some of NATO’s more traditional air defence systems, which were designed to protect against missiles and manned aircraft.—
Andrew Gray,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Silver knows better than anyone, this sticky situation poses a serious risk to consumer faith in the Association.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The couple now keeps the tiny strands safe, even as Jessica contemplates one day turning them into a keepsake.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone contemplates the cosmos, but star sign beliefs may lead us to choose our romantic partner or judge our existing partner’s motives and intentions, based on what their horoscope says.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Red Dot Trail is harder to negotiate going down, so the website recommends hikers go up the Red Dot Trail and return on the Blue Dot Trail.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Stroud recommends using top-water lures at dawn, dusk and on cloudy days.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Streaming Thursdays on Disney+ and Hulu, the podcast is produced by BBC Studios and aims to deepen fan engagement throughout Season 34.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kamo‘oalewa is one of the destinations of China’s Tianwen-2 mission launched in May, which aims to collect and return samples from the space rock in 2027.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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