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 statewide proposal, led by Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, has been in the works for some time.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The proposal comes in the wake of former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts' high-profile immigration arrest.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Universities typically will work with faculty members with expertise in the area of research a donor wants to support and put together a research proposal.
—Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The proposal drew pushback from transit workers and rideshare drivers, in an ironic moment reminiscent of the early days of Uber.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The proposal comes in the wake of former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts' high-profile immigration arrest.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
Universities typically will work with faculty members with expertise in the area of research a donor wants to support and put together a research proposal.
—Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The proposal drew pushback from transit workers and rideshare drivers, in an ironic moment reminiscent of the early days of Uber.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proposal
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 27 Feb. 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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