put forward

phrase

Synonyms of put forwardnext
: propose
put forward a theory

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The budget also requires a detailed study of the program’s past and future, including what led the Department of Health to put forward its surprise changes. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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