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as in suggested
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in planned
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
we propose to buy a new house within the next year
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Recent Examples of proposed
Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The study says the proposed four-spacecraft constellation could spot these tornadoes on the fly.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Stark has also played a role in other city housing projects, such as expanding access to accessory dwelling units and assisting with the proposed Renter's Council.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
Officials said the proposed 8,137-square-foot Fire Station 94, next to Brentwood Veterans’ Memorial Hall on First Street, will enhance emergency response times.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposed In-N-Out site in Smyrna is now home to Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Bar & Grill restaurant that would be demolished to make way for the In-N-Out if approved.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
The proposed In-N-Out site is now home to Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Bar & Grill restaurant that would be demolished to make way for the In-N-Out if approved, according to the present site plan.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to other attempts to cut costs or generate more revenue, one recent move was the cancellation of the proposed City of Lights Center theater and event space that would have been managed by the Aurora Civic Center Authority, according to past reporting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Some proposed stores have sparked criticism from residents and nearby business owners, citing concerns about traffic, commotion and competition with local businesses.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Schumer proposed holding simultaneous votes to reopen the government and renew the subsidies, along with creating a bipartisan committee to consider GOP demands for changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The code change was proposed following the death of a student who was hit by a vehicle while biking to school in south Kansas City last month.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Modernizing systems and trying out new tech The health department proposed spending $329 million on updating technology and using it to help people find care.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Other technology companies have proposed aggressive spending increases so far this earnings season, and have also been met with a wary reaction from investors.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Fountain Hills to weigh proposed Charlie Kirk statue Are there concerns about how Kirk's death is affecting faith communities?
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
But the program may still get squeezed by the sweeping cuts proposed across the government.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
These census blocks can then be aggregated by both the current and proposed maps.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The study says the proposed four-spacecraft constellation could spot these tornadoes on the fly.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Stark has also played a role in other city housing projects, such as expanding access to accessory dwelling units and assisting with the proposed Renter's Council.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
Officials said the proposed 8,137-square-foot Fire Station 94, next to Brentwood Veterans’ Memorial Hall on First Street, will enhance emergency response times.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposed In-N-Out site in Smyrna is now home to Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Bar & Grill restaurant that would be demolished to make way for the In-N-Out if approved.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
The proposed In-N-Out site is now home to Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Bar & Grill restaurant that would be demolished to make way for the In-N-Out if approved, according to the present site plan.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to other attempts to cut costs or generate more revenue, one recent move was the cancellation of the proposed City of Lights Center theater and event space that would have been managed by the Aurora Civic Center Authority, according to past reporting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Some proposed stores have sparked criticism from residents and nearby business owners, citing concerns about traffic, commotion and competition with local businesses.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Football Association of Ireland passed the resolution, proposed by Irish club Bohemians, with more than 50% of its delegates supporting it.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Schumer proposed holding simultaneous votes to reopen the government and renew the subsidies, along with creating a bipartisan committee to consider GOP demands for changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The code change was proposed following the death of a student who was hit by a vehicle while biking to school in south Kansas City last month.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Modernizing systems and trying out new tech The health department proposed spending $329 million on updating technology and using it to help people find care.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Other technology companies have proposed aggressive spending increases so far this earnings season, and have also been met with a wary reaction from investors.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Fountain Hills to weigh proposed Charlie Kirk statue Are there concerns about how Kirk's death is affecting faith communities?
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
But the program may still get squeezed by the sweeping cuts proposed across the government.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposed
Adjective
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Will the quarterback decision and Glenn’s alleged handling of Rodgers count as a strike against the coach?—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Their alleged crime focuses on fraud and advancing a fraudulent conspiracy through electronic transactions and communications, with betting platforms, the Guardians and MLB among the victims.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Steven Godfrey, a college football insider, has suggested that Swinney and the Arkansas Razorbacks could be an interesting match.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Scientists have suggested that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has the long-term stability required for life to develop.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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McConnell ordered that the administration use Section 32 funds to make up the difference between the 65% of benefits the administration planned to pay by using the contingency fund and the full value of the benefits.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pedro had planned to spend October 19, the day of the Louvre heist, at the famed museum with his mother and grandfather.—
Caroline Baum,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Energy expert Luc Pauwels told Belgian media that there was no danger posed by the drones and the reactors are designed to withstand aircraft impacts, from small planes to large passenger jets.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Before taking the stage together for their Drama Queens wrap party, the hosts posed with lucky fans for a photo op.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then in the second quarter, Rodgers’ pass intended for DK Metcalf sailed high and was easily intercepted by safety RJ Mickens.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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They’re not allowed to take back more money than what is guaranteed to him in any such hypothetical trade.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fifth, Stammen wasn’t my grand-slam hypothetical hire.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hadn’t really contemplated it — was doing a bunch of other things.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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To that point, the settlement attempts to correct an economic harm and cannot address possible harms that are contemplated by other areas of law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Proposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposed. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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