proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl 
1
: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: offer
specifically
: an offer of marriage
Examples of proposal in a Sentence
Everyone thought the proposal made sense.
The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.
They put forth a proposal to sell the company.
These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.
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Several leagues are expected to present proposals to get rid of Bylaw 600.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
But the president’s proposal in the State of the Union speech may not answer their needs.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
The Orland High School District 230 board spent more than an hour Thursday discussing a proposal to add Arabic as a world language in district classrooms, but took no action for a second month.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The council’s audit and finance committee advanced the proposal to the full council earlier this month.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
But the president’s proposal in the State of the Union speech may not answer their needs.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
The Orland High School District 230 board spent more than an hour Thursday discussing a proposal to add Arabic as a world language in district classrooms, but took no action for a second month.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The council’s audit and finance committee advanced the proposal to the full council earlier this month.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl
1
: a stating or putting forward something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: an offer of marriage
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