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 The Sunshine Protection Act, which the US House of Representatives passed in July, proposes making Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 For the new fiscal year, the NSF’s budget is proposed to be cut in half, along with large budget cuts in most areas of basic science, including medical science at the National Institutes of Health. — Mattanjah De Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Numata proposed that phosphate in the ampulla, the middle section of a spider’s silk glands, might initiate these interactions. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 Any moratorium proposed would need seven votes to pass because the effort previously failed. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose

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Verb

The results suggest that manufacturers could shorten a costly production stage without sacrificing the battery performance measured during testing.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
But a staff report by the Development Review Committee noted that the building is significantly larger in mass and scale than its immediate surroundings and suggested design tweaks to reduce the massing effect.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 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

Some lawyers have tried to find their clients through an ICE program that schedules legal calls, but only a small percentage of detention centers use it, the lawsuit says.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
In a separate incident, the eastbound lanes of I-20 were closed in west Fort Worth early Wednesday after a pedestrian was fatally struck while trying to cross the highway, police said.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

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