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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
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Improving the alignment of its proposed greenway.
—Joe Marusak
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Although he was taught to mimic the commercial and non-confrontational style of the time, Chino couldn’t resist the temptation to pursue his own style and ideas, including a trio of line-drawings protesting a proposed dam.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
This summer and fall, SDG&E plans to host in-person open houses for people to ask direct questions and find out more about the project and its proposed route.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The proposed five-year study compared outcomes between infants vaccinated at birth and those vaccinated at six weeks of age.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
The proposed clinic would be developed in partnership with the Independence Blue Cross Foundation.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
But Melanson said that the proposed seven-day data retention period in the bill does not give them enough time to investigate and solve crimes.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The proposed route, once envisioned as stretching 15 miles, has been shortened and reconfigured, and could roll out by 2032.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Harris-Dawson also proposed that employees have the ability to waive out of the health plan in lieu of cash if they are already covered by Medicare or other coverage.
—City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Nearly six years into his governorship, Newsom in late 2024 proposed more than doubling the state’s small- and big-screen incentives in an effort to-stem the tsunami of production and projects leaving the home of Hollywood.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Newsom has proposed boosting the program for just this year with $27 million in unspent funds from another energy reliability program.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Then, in 1978, Senator Byrd proposed an amendment to prohibit deficit spending starting in 1981.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 14 May 2026
So far, lawmakers haven’t agreed on an alternative, or proposed money to replace the systems.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Hodges proposed to Wilson in February 2025.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
To fill those gaps, state lawmakers have proposed several bills.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Adjective
Its proposed $100 million redevelopment will include eleven separate projects, each of which can be completed on a different timeline as tax funding slowly flows into the district.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Improving the alignment of its proposed greenway.
—Joe Marusak
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Although he was taught to mimic the commercial and non-confrontational style of the time, Chino couldn’t resist the temptation to pursue his own style and ideas, including a trio of line-drawings protesting a proposed dam.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
This summer and fall, SDG&E plans to host in-person open houses for people to ask direct questions and find out more about the project and its proposed route.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The proposed five-year study compared outcomes between infants vaccinated at birth and those vaccinated at six weeks of age.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
The proposed clinic would be developed in partnership with the Independence Blue Cross Foundation.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
But Melanson said that the proposed seven-day data retention period in the bill does not give them enough time to investigate and solve crimes.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The proposed route, once envisioned as stretching 15 miles, has been shortened and reconfigured, and could roll out by 2032.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trump also proposed suspending the federal gas tax to help with higher fuel prices caused by the war.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Harris-Dawson also proposed that employees have the ability to waive out of the health plan in lieu of cash if they are already covered by Medicare or other coverage.
—City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Nearly six years into his governorship, Newsom in late 2024 proposed more than doubling the state’s small- and big-screen incentives in an effort to-stem the tsunami of production and projects leaving the home of Hollywood.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Newsom has proposed boosting the program for just this year with $27 million in unspent funds from another energy reliability program.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Then, in 1978, Senator Byrd proposed an amendment to prohibit deficit spending starting in 1981.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 14 May 2026
So far, lawmakers haven’t agreed on an alternative, or proposed money to replace the systems.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Hodges proposed to Wilson in February 2025.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
To fill those gaps, state lawmakers have proposed several bills.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposed
Adjective
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According to an alleged livestream of the attack obtained by the New York Post, both gunmen fled the scene in a vehicle after moving through the mosque with guns raised.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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That alleged incident led the family to install the video camera that captured the Saturday shooting.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Although previous reports suggested Scooter Braun was comfortable with his girlfriend Sydney Sweeney’s nude scenes on Euphoria and fully supported her career, that may not be entirely true.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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Retail signals portend trouble for US consumers Major US retailers suggested shoppers are reining in spending as the Iran war raises prices on essential goods.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Beyond those already planned, Moore said that Hollywood Casino Aurora intends to continue offering live shows into the future, and that they aren’t being held simply because the new casino is opening up this year.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Courtney had originally planned to marry her fiancé, Michael, on June 30.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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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The Grammy Award-winning singer posed for photos on the red carpet in a black bodysuit with a plunging neckline and sheer mesh on the side and ruffles on the neck and down the torso.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Mark Straus, a Rockies fan from Glenwood Springs, posed the question.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Slow the reply before pressure makes the wording sharper than intended.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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This proposal was explicitly intended to attract higher-income taxpayers to the state.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Polls show Donalds and Moody both ahead against any hypothetical Democratic opponent, and both are expected to be well funded, with plenty of national GOP support.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The catch is that those tools have to be applied to real decisions, not hypothetical ones.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Nearly every day this offseason, Turner contemplated his baseball mortality.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Imagine, for a moment, if former Vice President Kamala Harris had jumped into the governor’s race, as contemplated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Proposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposed. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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