Thesaurus results for PRO POSER

propose

verb

prə-ˈpōz

Definition of propose

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 The plan proposed the possibility of turning the farmhouse into a restaurant and installing a swimming pool. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 The go-ahead also came despite a greener vision; FED-UP, a coalition of Queens groups and residents, proposed a true city park called Phoenix Meadows. — Len Maniace, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 Yet Washington has proposed deep cuts to federal funding for addiction treatment, prevention, and mental health programs aimed at reducing drug demand. — Chris Shays, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 The tax credit program was also proposed as a method of settling a class-action lawsuit against the county, filed earlier this year. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose

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Verb

The study doesn’t prove that mentally stimulating activities protect the brain, but the findings fit with a growing body of research suggesting that cognitive engagement helps reduce the risk of dementia.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
But the downsides of the banking surge go beyond the predictably punishing schedule and the unexpected career limitations (some estimates suggest that only 10% of analysts end up working outside financial services).

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggest

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The two men were very close during Maresca’s time in charge of the under-23s and then as assistant manager in the 2022-23 campaign, and planned to meet before the end of last season, then during the summer, but could not find the time.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Developer Russell Hall of Highline Engineering & Surveying plans to turn the land into about 400 homes, a mix of houses and duplexes.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

The apparent backtrack has raised alarm among Ukrainian officials who fear a winter assault could pose the country's toughest challenge of the war yet.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
These incongruous people end up dying in the same dragon fire and looking the same way in a strangely intimate sort of pose.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of pose

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The bed is also constructed with pressure-relieving orthopedic foam intended to help support joints and muscles.

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Chicago area programming by NOBLE includes a program called The Law & Your Community, intended to encourage productive interactions with law enforcement, Davis said.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of intend

Verb

With rates here already around 4% and with the Federal Reserve contemplating a rate hike later in 2026, this account could soon be even more profitable for savers.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
As a result, every year thousands of students who had contemplated teaching or pharmacy or public service become accidental financiers.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

The Red Sox tried to muster some late magic, which has become a bit of a hallmark of this wild, never-say-die Boston season.

— Curt Anderson, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
President Min Aung Hlaing, the former army chief who had originally seized power in 2021 from Suu Kyi’s civilian government, has been trying to win political legitimacy since the takeover and resume relations with ASEAN.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

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