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 In that example, discrimination persisted at the school for decades, prompting the Justice Department to propose a new agreement in 2024 that the school board rejected. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 But that’s what has been proposed here even as the sane heads in the City Council and beyond have been howling for, and shown the way toward, efficiencies. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 During New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session, no lawmaker proposed funding a buyout for Ruidoso. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 This past August, Cameron popped the question, proposing to Madden on Florida’s Little Palm Island beach. — Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose

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Verb

Sanders, one of the left’s leading critics of the AI industry, went a step beyond profit-sharing by suggesting this summer that its companies surrender half of their stock to the government.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Totally suggests the pensive headspace of an adult returning to his childhood haunts trying to make sense of it all.

— Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggest

Verb

Making peace between the GOP’s pro-Israel establishment and its restive right wing will pose an early challenge for Vice President JD Vance, who’s positioning himself for a posible 2028 run.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Beyond the immediate threat to crude supplies, damage to refining infrastructure could pose a more persistent challenge to global energy markets.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of pose

Verb

These changes were intended to support the long-distance challenge, which required multiple crossings rather than a single uninterrupted run in one direction.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
The throw was intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba but Williams made the interception.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of intend

Verb

Article 39 also contemplates an Accountability and Care Committee that helps to develop injury-surveillance systems and conducts investigations.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Anyone contemplating retirement abroad should investigate insurance, emergency arrangements and the ability to pay upfront before making the move.

— Lance B. Fulford, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

James scored 18 points, grabbed two rebounds and was a minus-22 going up against Paul Reed, and the 76ers were left to hope his presence at center was nothing more than a cameo.

— Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Some Republican lawmakers hope the ballot question will encourage more people to vote.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of hope

Verb

By increasing its manufacturing capacity, the company aims to strengthen its ability to deliver advanced systems to customers.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
The florist, which aims to open in late November, will specialize in seasonal floral arrangements and specialty bouquets.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of aim

Verb

Others are trying to drive employees toward what are called Centers of Excellence—essentially hospitals or medical practices with high ratings that may save money in the long-term since employees won’t need to return again and again for care.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Iran continued its campaign of striking ships trying to use the Strait of Hormuz, with four drones in the last 24 hours.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

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