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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My proposal would be having the Royals in a division with the Cardinals, Cubs and White Sox.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2025
Democratic Commissioner Alisa Simmons, of Arlington, has posted on social media calling for residents to speak out against this proposal at the meeting.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the proposal would establish stablish a Traditional Use Council to support cultural and spiritual practices with natural psychedelics.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Like a game of whack-a-mole, some proposals appear, draw opposition, and get shut down, as was the case in Oldham County recently.
—Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2025
Democratic Commissioner Alisa Simmons, of Arlington, has posted on social media calling for residents to speak out against this proposal at the meeting.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the proposal would establish stablish a Traditional Use Council to support cultural and spiritual practices with natural psychedelics.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Like a game of whack-a-mole, some proposals appear, draw opposition, and get shut down, as was the case in Oldham County recently.
—Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 22 Aug. 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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