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 As to whether a renovation like the one proposed at 705 Woodruff Place was in alignment with the city’s UDO, Peugh was blunt. — Diamy Wang august 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026 The hard part isn’t the technology Google proposed a 2029 target for cryptocurrency systems to migrate away from vulnerable cryptography. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Murdaugh’s defense quickly responded on Thursday, arguing none of the alternative locations proposed by the state meet their criteria. — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Last year, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, a Democrat, proposed a 2% increase in the sales tax that would go to the city. — Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose

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Verb

Only Faal, currently out on loan at Port Vale of League Two, among Wrexham’s six deadline-day signings in the past three summer windows can be said not to have worked out, suggesting patience is usually rewarded at this time of year.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
After the notice of rescission was sent, Teefey allegedly contacted Bespoke’s representatives suggesting that investors should not file a suit claiming the company had an escrow account to return the investments, this week’s lawsuit says.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggest

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The two men were very close during Maresca’s time in charge of the under-23s and then as assistant manager in the 2022-23 campaign, and planned to meet before the end of last season, then during the summer, but could not find the time.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Developer Russell Hall of Highline Engineering & Surveying plans to turn the land into about 400 homes, a mix of houses and duplexes.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

Hudson-Smith went into the stand and up the stairs to pose next to his name, draped in the British flag, but was surrounded by too many empty seats.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
There will be no lifeguards, and county rangers caution that the beach, like many along the Northern California coast, can have rip currents that pose a threat to inexperienced swimmers.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of pose

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It’s also intended to alert first responders and other healthcare providers that a woman has recently given birth and to check for postpartum complications, such as low blood pressure, bleeding, or infections.

— Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Immediately after the legislation was signed, states began bracing for the substantial pullback of federal support, rural hospital closures, and implementation of burdensome paperwork requirements intended to drive down enrollment.

— Diana DeGette, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of intend

Verb

With rates here already around 4% and with the Federal Reserve contemplating a rate hike later in 2026, this account could soon be even more profitable for savers.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
As a result, every year thousands of students who had contemplated teaching or pharmacy or public service become accidental financiers.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

Now with 124 senior appearances, including three at the recent World Cup, to his name and a key figure in Leverkusen’s back line, Quansah is a homegrown talent who many youngsters at Liverpool look up to and hope to emulate.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
With such a glut of quirky comedy coming out of New Zealand, let’s hope this continues for as long as true crime remains ripe for parody.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of hope

Verb

Mistruths, false claims, scams, and other deceptive efforts are tricking people into thinking that a watermark removal app will do wonders, whereas the reality is that the results are at best half-mixed or aimed to cause damage.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Analysts say the Houthis appear to be mobilizing for an offensive that would aim to take more of the Red Sea coastline.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of aim

Verb

In a time when destinations are trying to achieve their tourism sustainability goals with master plans, Chichibu suggests there might be a different way.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The performances were much needed for a team trying to avoid exhausting its pitching staff by October.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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