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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in planning
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 proposing
Lawmakers are proposing adding more restrictions to these programs as a condition of them continuing at all.
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
The repeal could erase current limits on greenhouse gas pollution from cars, factories, power plants and other sources and could prevent future administrations from proposing rules to address global warming.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Here’s what the city is proposing in the bond package.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Trump health officials are proposing changes that would water down the options for people who buy their own health insurance through Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
After initially proposing the action in August 2025, the EPA received more than 570,000 public comments regarding its decision and posted about 30,000 of those on the federal docket.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite their on-again, off-again relationship, Machine Gun Kelly took a major step in proposing to Fox with a two-stone ring.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Silverman at one point was proposing 580 units, but scaled back the numbers in the face of stern community resistance.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
When proposing a compromise, do your best to speak calmly.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
The repeal could erase current limits on greenhouse gas pollution from cars, factories, power plants and other sources and could prevent future administrations from proposing rules to address global warming.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Here’s what the city is proposing in the bond package.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Trump health officials are proposing changes that would water down the options for people who buy their own health insurance through Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
After initially proposing the action in August 2025, the EPA received more than 570,000 public comments regarding its decision and posted about 30,000 of those on the federal docket.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite their on-again, off-again relationship, Machine Gun Kelly took a major step in proposing to Fox with a two-stone ring.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Silverman at one point was proposing 580 units, but scaled back the numbers in the face of stern community resistance.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
When proposing a compromise, do your best to speak calmly.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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The new revelations include documents suggesting Mandelson shared sensitive government information with Epstein after the 2008 global financial crisis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Musk has regularly expressed his ambitions in space travel, previously suggesting colonizing Mars.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Michelle Wu says her administration is also planning to boost the city’s annual block-party grants to allow watch parties and festivities to take place across Boston’s neighborhoods.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in Congress are planning to bury the commemorative chest in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Another image shifted the focus to friendship, showing Grey posing alongside longtime friend Tracy Pollan.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days alum’s navy blue dress was completely encrusted with giant crystals from her shoulder-baring neckline to her ankle-length skirt, making her sparkle from every angle while posing for photos.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Without intending, even as the Vietnam War lingered on and the national mood was grim, halftime became classic Americana, a telling mixture of self-parody and pride.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the Bucks are intending to see if a future can be crafted in Milwaukee for Antetokounmpo going forward, or else resume trade negotiations either closer to June’s NBA draft or during the next salary-cap calendar that opens July 1.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mahmood, a close ally of Starmer, is seen as a possible curveball that could re-engage left-wing voters who feel dissatisfied with Labour while also offering concessions to right-wing voters concerned about the immigration crisis.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arizona continues to be extremely sought after for its warm weather, outdoor activities and expansive real estate, offering a little bit of everything for anyone looking to live here.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Collecting vinyl, clubbing at Berghain, contemplating polyamory—this is cool.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Proponents of such laws cite potential conflicts of interest between public interests and private ones, particularly when lawmakers or officials are contemplating a move from one sphere to the other.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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At one point, NBC’s color commentator Cris Collinsworth openly wondered how many yards Walker had picked up after going backward.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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