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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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The alleged person of interest was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and lighter pants, with their hands in their pocket and their face could not be seen.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The United States has imposed sanctions on Hernández Dala for alleged involvement in serious human rights violations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Police said evidence suggested Salat was aware of the victim’s age and attempted to meet with the child in person.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Information widely available within the industry suggested that land movement related to hurricane activity was a threat to pipelines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the temporary jail facility will not be subject to the city ordinance requiring the standard, the permanent facility that is also planned will be.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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These are among the many questions posed by Simon Morrison’s sprawling biography of place, which seeks to understand a nation through the life of its largest city, tracing Moscow’s evolution via dozens of historical upheavals, from war, famine, drought, and much, much more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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What led to Martin University's downfall Trustees say that Martin's mission to educate a dwindling number of lower-income students has posed a severe financial challenge.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But ever since, they’ve been shut out, no pun intended.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But that hypothetical reality is likely months away, at best.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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In a hypothetical world where college athletes are unionized employees, the athletes’ union might negotiate better terms for some athletes—but that’s not reality and won’t be a reason for the Ninth Circuit to reverse Wilken.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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 8 Jan. 2026.
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