1
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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2
as in to plan
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 propose
Newsom is also proposing a shift in oversight of California’s Department of Education from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond’s control to the executive branch.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
CyrusOne, which initially proposed the project, withdrew its involvement due to pushback from residents and neighbors.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Nearly three decades have passed since Prince Edward got down on one knee and proposed to Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
In September, Vladimir Putin proposed that both parties should adhere to the START limits for a further 12 months.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
CyrusOne, which initially proposed the project, withdrew its involvement due to pushback from residents and neighbors.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Nearly three decades have passed since Prince Edward got down on one knee and proposed to Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
In September, Vladimir Putin proposed that both parties should adhere to the START limits for a further 12 months.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Research suggests that autism is more than three times more common among boys than girls, but many experts believe it is frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed in girls.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, cases have sharply risen since 2021, likely due to a combination of mutating bacteria and declining rates of vaccination overall, especially among teens getting a booster dose for bacterial meningitis, doctors suggest.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Most of the world's volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatépetl, despite the fact that some 25 million people live within a 62-mile radius and houses, schools, hospitals and five airports could be affected by an eruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Officers also are prohibited from firing their weapons at people who pose only a threat to themselves, and cannot fire from a moving vehicle, unless in urgent circumstances.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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The attack occurred hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alerted the nation that Russia intended to launch a large-scale offensive.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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It is not intended as legal, financial, or professional advice.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the new documents show that the school has been contemplating the possibility of a move for more than a year.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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After contemplating very deeply and carefully for many long hours attempting to discern a plausible alternative explanation for the rhetoric and the policies, what is the only thing that a reasonable person can conclude?—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Chiefs funding questions Some legislators, meanwhile, hope that funding for the future of Arrowhead can come out of the team’s pockets rather than county coffers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The brothers were instrumental for the state title football team, and now hope to bring home state wrestling medals.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Zelenskyy said that Russia was aiming to take advantage of the frigid weather in the capital, which made roads and streets icy.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to a source, the Cowboys are aiming to get two of the interviews completed Friday.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rather than using multiple materials, for example, builders who are trying to be both stylish and cost-effective will stick with one or two and use color to add depth.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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