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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
Fort Worth’s economic development department proposed a 50% break on property taxes for the equipment owned by the developer for 10 years.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Many propose naming things after Kirk or creating an official day of remembrance.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The team has until the fall of 2028 to propose development plans to Broward County officials for property that surrounds Amerant Bank Arena, where the team plays games.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Many propose naming things after Kirk or creating an official day of remembrance.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The team has until the fall of 2028 to propose development plans to Broward County officials for property that surrounds Amerant Bank Arena, where the team plays games.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Michael Loria The president’s address comes as new polling suggests the war has become unpopular among Americans, most of whom want the United States to stop fighting soon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chronic cortisol elevation does change the face over time, and the biology behind the viral term is more real than most dismissals of it suggest.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 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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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Juvenile great whites typically pose little danger to humans, but have been known to bite defensively when hooked.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 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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As DeSantis leaves office, the candidates who hope to replace him have the opportunity to shape the death penalty to their own vision.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some of this, though perhaps not as much as a curious reader might hope, is the subject of a recent GQ interview with the rapper.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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During oral arguments, several conservative justices questioned the legal foundation and practical enforcement of the policy, which aims to deny citizenship to some children born in the United States to undocumented or temporary immigrant parents.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The program is part of Film Independent’s broader Artist Development initiatives, which aim to support emerging filmmakers through labs, mentorship and grants.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 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 7 Apr. 2026.
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