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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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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
The government has proposed two domestic alternatives.
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Elena Becatoros, Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
Newsom then proposed a similar scheme in California to counter the Texas move.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Used well, this shortens the time between proposing an idea and observing its behavior.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
New acronym alert — Brundage is the founder of the AI Verification and Evaluation Research Institute (AVERI), which proposes a new system of checks and balances, in which third-party auditors could review an AI company’s practices.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
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Elena Becatoros, Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
Newsom then proposed a similar scheme in California to counter the Texas move.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Used well, this shortens the time between proposing an idea and observing its behavior.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
New acronym alert — Brundage is the founder of the AI Verification and Evaluation Research Institute (AVERI), which proposes a new system of checks and balances, in which third-party auditors could review an AI company’s practices.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, is downplaying the bombshell report suggesting Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss has grown tired of his client.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rising prices for older hardware would suggest supply constraints rather than speculative excess.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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San Jose police Chief Paul Joseph said the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Mohamed Husien of Davis, posed an immediate and deadly threat after a four-day crime spree that included armed robberies, carjackings and multiple exchanges of gunfire with law enforcement across Northern California.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ice accumulation poses the biggest threat to power lines and trees, with even a thin layer adding significant weight—up to 500 pounds per half-inch on power lines.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The attack occurred hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alerted the nation that Russia intended to launch a large-scale offensive.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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It is not intended as legal, financial, or professional advice.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the new documents show that the school has been contemplating the possibility of a move for more than a year.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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After contemplating very deeply and carefully for many long hours attempting to discern a plausible alternative explanation for the rhetoric and the policies, what is the only thing that a reasonable person can conclude?—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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While being given a tour of Lagado, the capital of Balnibari, Gulliver is taken to the Academy of the Projectors, where the rulers hope to profit from the technological wonders of pure science.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Some fans hope this means Clarisse's romance will now happen with Silena instead.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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The company is capitalizing on its extensive power portfolio and land assets in Texas to construct large-scale data centers aimed at artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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It's been especially lopsided this season, when the Knicks are aiming for the NBA Finals and the Nets are positioning themselves for the lottery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rather than using multiple materials, for example, builders who are trying to be both stylish and cost-effective will stick with one or two and use color to add depth.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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