put forward

phrase

Synonyms of put forwardnext
: propose
put forward a theory

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Brittin today put forward the argument that the streamers benefit hugely in the UK from groundwork laid by the BBC over the past 100 years. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2026 Bleecker Street has set release dates for its fall awards slate, the largest roster of films the indie distributor has ever put forward in a single year, revealing the lineup exclusively to Variety. Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 July 2026 The proposal, which District 3 Commissioner Rolando Escalona put forward earlier this month, will now go to a second and final vote. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 His withdrawal comes in time for Democrats to put forward a new candidate. Michael Loria, USA Today, 10 July 2026 The investigation was put forward by Republican congresswoman Claudia Tenney of the 24th district of New York State, which includes the Fingers Lakes region that is home to many wineries and distilleries. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 By collaborating, teams can exchange knowledge, share resources (such as event space) and put forward a united front to champion a cause. Gary Ivory, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Arizona, California and Nevada put forward a plan under which the three states would jointly cut their water use by as much as 1 million acre-feet a year through 2028. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026

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“Put forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20forward. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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