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 Hints of trouble began even before the prenuptial agreement was proposed, but certainly James’ last-minute change in the draft prenup was a huge red flag. — Margery A. Greenberg, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 When redevelopment was proposed, Snehalaya became an important voice, helping families understand the plans, express concerns and prepare for temporary relocation. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 Infantino had proposed creating a $20-billion subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to run the World Cup and other events, with a stake of up to 20 percent to be offered to private investors. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Paxton also proposed a $5,000 tax deduction to encourage healthier lifestyles, including workout and gym expenses, nutrition plan spending, and payments for sports activities for dependents. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose

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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 extended family — Spinelle’s mother, brother, aunt, sister and nieces — had planned to get citizenship and move to Italy, where his great-grandparents were from.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The unexpected weekend getaway While planning ahead is crucial during the busy summer months, some of the best memories come from those spur-of-the-moment trips.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

Unlike those who hurl hyperbolic rhetoric from the right and the left, the DSAs pose an actual threat to democracy.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Roseville Police Department Residents are being urged to keep their distance and call authorities if the bear behaves aggressively or poses an immediate threat.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of pose

Verb

What was intended to be an absurdist comedy act turned the second El Grande Americano into a folk hero as Kaiser ran with the gimmick and never looked back.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Defense experts believe the new silos are intended to support some of China’s longest-range nuclear missiles, including systems capable of reaching targets across continents.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of intend

Verb

So, contemplate contrasts within the Conference Board’s consumer confidence indexes for the three months through July.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
A number of sports media sites and fan blogs took that to mean the Kings were contemplating a buyout, generating stories about possible destinations and LaVine’s potential fit with other teams.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

In mid-July, the president’s son and influential adviser, Youssef Pezeshkian, posted a series of messages about the need to balance realistic military aims with a weak economy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
The school is in the due diligence period and aims to close on the property soon ahead of renovation work to turn office space back into classrooms for the 2027-28 school year.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of aim

Verb

Water authorities trying to maintain adequate supplies of fresh water have banned farmers in some parts of the country from pumping water out of canals to irrigate their crops.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
An executive nobody had heard of became a target of online attacks for the offense of trying to turn around a fading chicken and biscuits restaurant.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

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