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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
Officials have also proposed increasing the tax on hotel stays and short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of the county to boost revenue.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Rather than following trends, Prada once again set the direction of the conversation, proposing a vision of menswear that felt both highly desirable and culturally relevant.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Some Democrats have proposed raising taxes on the wealthy to help shore up Social Security's finances while also increasing benefits.
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Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
In a 14-0 vote, the council approved the measure, which was proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Rather than following trends, Prada once again set the direction of the conversation, proposing a vision of menswear that felt both highly desirable and culturally relevant.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Some Democrats have proposed raising taxes on the wealthy to help shore up Social Security's finances while also increasing benefits.
—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
In a 14-0 vote, the council approved the measure, which was proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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Future projects being planned in the central city for delivery over the next five years will include other office-to-apartment conversions and new housing built from the ground up.
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Lawmakers plan to direct the Department of Finance to present the Legislature with options for how to do that.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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From downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Valley, tens of thousands were enveloped in unhealthful levels of smoke, even as some local officials told residents that the air posed no danger.
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Key to watch for will be how a new government intends to tackle Britain's debt burden and revive sluggish growth without driving borrowing costs even higher.
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While these drugs can be life-changing for many people, they are not always intended to be permanent.
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To see why, readers need only contemplate the growth of wealth around the United States at all income levels.
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But Cox and other officials warned anyone contemplating attending the fireworks festivities not to bring drones – or face arrest and a $100,000 fine.
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Kean will face Democrat Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, in November for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, a toss-up district Democrats hope to flip.
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Meanwhile, the Warriors hope to get a commitment from James on Tuesday but had not received that commitment as of early afternoon, per ESPN.
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That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
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Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.
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Suited for layering, try this classic tee for weekends away or long vacations abroad.
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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