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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
Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo is proposing a property-tax relief program for senior homeowners in the city, framing the initiative as a way to help elderly residents remain in their homes as Florida leaders debate eliminating property taxes altogether.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Minutes should record the motion with sufficient detail so that the record is clear what was the decision proposed.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune this month proposed an immigrant emergency response fund, for example, that would use city and private money to provide legal defense, family stabilization and other support in response to the federal immigration crackdown.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
While the Chicago Bears consider legislative proposals from Illinois and Indiana lawmakers to decide which state should be home to its new stadium, the Chicago Park District has proposed a more than half a billion-dollar plan to revamp Soldier Field for when the team moves on from there.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Minutes should record the motion with sufficient detail so that the record is clear what was the decision proposed.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune this month proposed an immigrant emergency response fund, for example, that would use city and private money to provide legal defense, family stabilization and other support in response to the federal immigration crackdown.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
While the Chicago Bears consider legislative proposals from Illinois and Indiana lawmakers to decide which state should be home to its new stadium, the Chicago Park District has proposed a more than half a billion-dollar plan to revamp Soldier Field for when the team moves on from there.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Trade publications suggest Quantum Fiber customers can expect equipment swaps and the potential need to find new internet service providers in the future.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the broader context suggests something more deliberate.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Within a few blocks, several cafés and bakeries make breakfast or a midday pause easy to plan.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Williamson said Thursday on X that Patel's trip had been planned months ago and would include meetings with Italian law enforcement and other security officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Whether your child plays a contact sport or participates in activities like gymnastics or skating, loose or exposed mouth jewelry poses a choking and injury hazard.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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This La Salle team poses a big threat inside.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now, association with its past is intended to be a respectful reflection of its history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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On that occasion, it was worn as a choker, and the outlet reported that it’s not known whether the piece was originally intended to be a choker or a bracelet, but it has been worn mostly as a bracelet in recent years.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nvidia's $30 billion investment in OpenAI is different from what was contemplated in September, but the company could still decide to invest in subsequent rounds that align with that framework, the person said.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the play, which begins as historic epic and becomes, for Goethe, increasing personal and interior, Egmont gains perspective on the complexities of his place in politics by contemplating nature and being.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This year, with a bumper crop of the strange parrot’s favorite berries prompting a rare enthusiasm for mating, those working to save the birds hope for a record number of chicks in February, which would move the kakapo closer to defying what was not long ago believed to be certain extinction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Kongkaeows hope to experience one more weekend full of memorable moments during the state meet, which begins Friday at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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That was exactly the kind of tone-setter Arlington Catholic aimed for, understanding the urgency at hand.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company has also worked with the Air Force Research Laboratory on the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator program, which aims to prove rapid design and production of complete missile systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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On the night of the shooting, Neely tried to pull over Belt-Stubblefield for speeding and a possible DUI near East Sixth Avenue and Sable Boulevard.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the moment, members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel are seeking revenge against Mexico’s security forces and are also trying to assert their regional authority despite El Mencho’s death.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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