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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 Republicans have proposed raising the full retirement age above 67, while many Democrats favor increasing payroll tax revenue.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The resolution was proposed by Democratic Commissioner Alisa Simmons to celebrate the organization’s three decades of work to stop the spread of HIV and other transmissible diseases.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
More than $4 million was spent between 2017 and 2019, when the redevelopment and addition was proposed, according to Housing Commission records.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Quotations from famous Americans were proposed.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The resolution was proposed by Democratic Commissioner Alisa Simmons to celebrate the organization’s three decades of work to stop the spread of HIV and other transmissible diseases.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
More than $4 million was spent between 2017 and 2019, when the redevelopment and addition was proposed, according to Housing Commission records.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Quotations from famous Americans were proposed.
—Literary Hub, 9 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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This suggests that the act of concentrating mattered more than what students were concentrating on.—
Supreet Kaur,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Hennepin County commissioners plan to appoint an outside board of experts in finances, policy and lawmaking to support the CEO and staff.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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That same fan said he’s lived in Kansas City for the last 10 years and plans to see at least one World Cup game that Algeria is in.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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The duo also exchanged playful glances while posing for cameras.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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People should stay clear of the water, even ankle deep waters can pose danger.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The company has emphasized that the system is intended to improve speed, accuracy and experience for customers and crew, not replace jobs.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Harvey Steinberg, Cooper’s attorney, said the defense team doesn’t intend to file any motion to dismiss and wants the case to be heard by a jury.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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For those advocates, recent years have provided a rare chance to study life in the emerging canyonlands and to make their case to basin leaders who are contemplating the long-term future of Colorado River management.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Mattingly joined the Phillies as their new bench coach this season after leaving the Toronto Blue Jays and contemplating retirement.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Today, community leaders hope to transform the Jarratt House into a place where visitors and locals can learn about history of Pocahontas Island.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Here, though, there’s still hope that Chile could advance to the final.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 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 epitome of that was the Knicks trying to move the ball around for a three-point attempt, swinging it along the arc.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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San Antonio's star big man has intentionally tried to get the ball close to the basket rather than drift toward the 3-point line, and he's been rewarded with two baskets at the rim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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