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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
Some lawmakers have proposed limiting trading when government officials have insider information about an event, such as internal polling or fundraising data that members of the public do not have access to.
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Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
The researchers also proposed a design strategy that combines two-dimensional semiconductors with different properties to reduce power consumption in future chips.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
County Manager Brian Matthews proposed maintaining the current tax rate of 43 cents per $100 in assessed value.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Most California cities — besides San Francisco and Los Angeles — are not governed under the system that Lee is proposing.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
The researchers also proposed a design strategy that combines two-dimensional semiconductors with different properties to reduce power consumption in future chips.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
County Manager Brian Matthews proposed maintaining the current tax rate of 43 cents per $100 in assessed value.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Most California cities — besides San Francisco and Los Angeles — are not governed under the system that Lee is proposing.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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As the mission suggests, this new press is nothing if not tenacious.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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So badly did the team miss Yamal that De la Fuente decided to accelerate the 18-year-old’s return to the side, bringing the Barcelona star on for Gavi in the 71st minute, earlier than planned.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch today’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The family posed next to Wilber, who had long struggled to speak up but had flourished in the last four years.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Bear spray is intended for situations where a bear is approaching aggressively or charging.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Gharibabadi said Iran and the United States intend to formally sign the agreement on June 19 in Geneva, confirming the timeline previously announced by Pakistan.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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For most high schoolers, the summer between sophomore and junior years means looking ahead to the ACT and, reflecting on the halfway point, starting to more seriously contemplate what the future has in store.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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That puts state attorneys general contemplating a lawsuit on the clock.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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After a spirited start to the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada now hope their virtual reality training will help lead to their first ever World Cup win against Qatar.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The brothers hope to start growing their own product soon.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This ambitious team aims to amp up its roster next year, publishing up to four titles.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The tourism industry is booming in the Dominican Republic, with the island destination garnering more than 11 million annual visitors and a slew of new projects aimed at the luxury market opening in 2025 and beyond.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The day shift also starts making factory-work jokes, with Rekha playing a perky do-bee who just wants to make the boss happy, and Lily adopting an agitator role, demanding workman’s comp and trying to spark revolt.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Work is continuing to try to stabilize the Pacifica Municipal Pier, which began cracking at its base on June 4 and is now in danger of breaking off and falling into the water.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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