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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
The budget also proposes a 10%, or $73 billion cut, in non-defense spending compared to 2026 levels.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The budget proposes more than $19 billion for federal law enforcement -- a 15% increase from 2026.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Google's Project Suncatcher proposes flying groupings of satellites in extremely tight clusters to reduce that latency.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Within the Department of Housing and Urban Development section, the White House proposes cutting funding for two housing programs.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Our study proposes canopy bridges and other wildlife crossings.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The new document calls for no officers to be lost in any police district, but proposes increasing manpower in the city’s high-growth areas, such as the West Loop.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the same breath, the city acknowledges planning fewer historic designations but proposes doing more in poorer communities.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In Overland Park, Driven Development proposes a rent-to-own model, where Driven Development would set the rent and save a portion of it to later help residents with a down payment.
—Taylor O’Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The budget proposes more than $19 billion for federal law enforcement -- a 15% increase from 2026.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Google's Project Suncatcher proposes flying groupings of satellites in extremely tight clusters to reduce that latency.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Within the Department of Housing and Urban Development section, the White House proposes cutting funding for two housing programs.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Our study proposes canopy bridges and other wildlife crossings.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The new document calls for no officers to be lost in any police district, but proposes increasing manpower in the city’s high-growth areas, such as the West Loop.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the same breath, the city acknowledges planning fewer historic designations but proposes doing more in poorer communities.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In Overland Park, Driven Development proposes a rent-to-own model, where Driven Development would set the rent and save a portion of it to later help residents with a down payment.
—Taylor O’Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
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Much in the popular culture suggests any aliens might be aggressive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Grocery Hub is working on getting SNAP EBT card acceptance back at the location and intends to implement a customer loyalty program, Hussein said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The $100 million stadium seats about 6,000 people and offers affordable tickets that start at $13.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Baby Brush Hog offers just enough action to entice bass holding tight to the tree limbs into biting.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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The forthcoming scorecards are just one way the group plans to track the public-lands voting records of Wyoming lawmakers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lead exposure poses particular risks to children and pregnant women.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gill Pratt poses with an early version of NASA’s Valkyrie DRC robot.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Robert Pogue Harrison contemplates our ever-growing will to ignorance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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Their bond, forged by the exotic nature of their remote landscape, begins to change as Lily enters her teenage years and Bodhi contemplates friendship and family beyond his reptilian counterparts.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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To ward pests and disease, the gardening company recommends using organic sprays or Neem oil and regularly checking your plants for signs of infestation or illness.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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To water orchids, Chadwick recommends lifting out the plastic pot that is often housed within a decorative planter.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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During oral arguments, several conservative justices questioned the legal foundation and practical enforcement of the policy, which aims to deny citizenship to some children born in the United States to undocumented or temporary immigrant parents.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a new book, author Christopher Whitcomb aims to uncover the truth of the killings and investigation.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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