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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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
In marking the record, the Artemis II astronauts proposed that one crater be named Integrity, after their Orion spacecraft, and that another be named Carroll, for mission commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll Taylor Wiseman, who died in 2020.
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Several years ago, the developer proposed an apartment complex that did not require the village’s help, but the board voted against the proposal, Dodge said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration used the president’s budget to propose policies aimed at encouraging domestic development and manufacturing of drugs.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Neither side is proposing a break with either power.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Several years ago, the developer proposed an apartment complex that did not require the village’s help, but the board voted against the proposal, Dodge said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration used the president’s budget to propose policies aimed at encouraging domestic development and manufacturing of drugs.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Neither side is proposing a break with either power.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Maybe Idahoans adore those kabobs, shawarma and hummus even more than reviews suggest?—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meta suggested that Kaley’s mental-health struggles were attributable not to social-media addiction but, rather, to her mother’s emotional and physical abuse and neglect, and that Kaley’s social-media use was not the source of her troubles but a way to cope with them.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Indian industry body plans to revisit China later this year with a larger delegation during the Canton Autumn Fair, a major trade exhibition in Guangzhou.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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No need to plan to have a draft pick be on the practice squad.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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That was one of the many questions posed to Al Wallace — a former defensive lineman and a key part of the Panthers team that earned the franchise’s first appearance in a Super Bowl — in the latest podcast episode of Processing Blue, hosted by Alex Zietlow and Scott Fowler.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Would grizzlies pose the same problems as wolves?—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Axios first reported on Sunday a bid for a potential 45-day ceasefire, intended to be the first part of a two-phase deal aimed at launching broader, direct negotiations to permanently end the war.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The city chose a more muscular solution, raising the park and lifting the river’s edge to form a wall intended to hold back sixteen feet of surge.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That doesn't mean women never contemplate committing violence (and again, Emma never went through with her plan).—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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After staring down 30, experiencing a career lull, and contemplating quitting music altogether, the singer staked her future in the industry on the fate of her fourth record.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday’s election sets the tone for what district leaders hope will be a period of rebuilding from an ongoing financial crisis.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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For Wiggins, as with his teammates, now reduced to hope.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jackson County could soon take steps aimed to ensure new data centers are not constructed in unincorporated areas of the county, at least temporarily.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Under Coffman, Decatur will aim for a championship three-peat next season and continue area leading success in Class 4A.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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While Hungary is a member of the European Union, Orbán has repeatedly attacked the it and clashed with his European counterparts on several issues, including Russia's war in Ukraine, using his veto power to try to block the EU's efforts to support Ukraine.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Funderburk walked three batters in the eighth, but Spencer Torkelson was out trying to advance when a pitch got behind catcher Victor Caratini and bounced off the limestone backstop right back to the catcher.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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