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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Use June to pitch that idea, write the proposal, and say what needs to be said.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Disclosures and registration would remain, and a series of exemptions from current regulations would be needed for the proposal to work.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Initial proposals call for thousands of homes to be built on the property, phased in over a 25-year timeline.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Two new traffic commission members — Ronald Medak and Paul Templin, who were both appointed by the council in February — also expressed support for the vehicle lane proposal.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Disclosures and registration would remain, and a series of exemptions from current regulations would be needed for the proposal to work.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Initial proposals call for thousands of homes to be built on the property, phased in over a 25-year timeline.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Two new traffic commission members — Ronald Medak and Paul Templin, who were both appointed by the council in February — also expressed support for the vehicle lane proposal.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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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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