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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The proposal was highlighted in the governor’s budget, and it was also introduced in standalone legislation, House Bill 5319 in the Commerce Committee this year.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Her proposal to ban backyard barbecuing would have also extended to fire pits and restaurants that cook with open flames had Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez not snuffed it out with her own motion to block the ban.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The comments warn that the proposal could burden complex, multi-source financings—especially projects awaiting grant or other long-term funding—and request a hearing so stakeholders can address the potential impacts.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The issue went before Virginia voters in April, who approved the proposal and cleared the way for the new map.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Her proposal to ban backyard barbecuing would have also extended to fire pits and restaurants that cook with open flames had Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez not snuffed it out with her own motion to block the ban.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The comments warn that the proposal could burden complex, multi-source financings—especially projects awaiting grant or other long-term funding—and request a hearing so stakeholders can address the potential impacts.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The issue went before Virginia voters in April, who approved the proposal and cleared the way for the new map.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 20 May. 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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