1
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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2
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
Democrats proposed funding only the TSA, but Republicans rejected that.
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Jack Fink, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Last fall, the California Air Resources Board proposed an emergency rule to maintain certain regulations as litigation moved through the courts.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The public-private partnership proposed a new pathway for accelerated approval of IgAN drugs.
—Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Culpepper had just proposed to Morgan less than one month ago.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jack Fink, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Last fall, the California Air Resources Board proposed an emergency rule to maintain certain regulations as litigation moved through the courts.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
The public-private partnership proposed a new pathway for accelerated approval of IgAN drugs.
—Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Culpepper had just proposed to Morgan less than one month ago.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Fed officials are still penciling in one more cut by the end of 2026, but Chair Jerome Powell suggested those projections may be worth less than usual because of how much more uncertainty exists about inflation and the economy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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These stones suggest the dinosaur was an opportunistic omnivore, snacking on everything from prehistoric ferns to crunchy insects and small animals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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After that, Republicans plan to spend days litigating the bill against Democrats before moving to a decisive vote to break a filibuster.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Coberg and Iza at one point planned to start a business selling anabolic steroids.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Nmecha holds back, posing doubt for Sanchez and a narrow window for his pass out.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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London — The war in Iran has highlighted the threat relatively cheap drones pose to both human life and crucial infrastructure.—
Haley Ott,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some conservatives have raised concerns about left-wing foundations funding organizations intended to influence GOP policymaking.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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That flotilla, made up of leftist organizations, intends to deliver more than 20 tons of food, medicine and solar power equipment to the island.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Throughout United Village, plans also call for a Bailey Nurseries garden greenspace, outdoor murals and additional public art, with longer-term plans contemplating an open-air pavilion that could double as an ice rink and outdoor market.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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California lawmakers are also contemplating legislation that would better balance the state’s construction-defect laws.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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The researchers hope to further study IRAS 05189-2524 with XRISM, as well as collect observations with the forthcoming NewAthena spacecraft, set to be the largest X-ray observatory ever built.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Marlins hope those traits translate to his first season of pro ball following a solid initial showing.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Backed by Yangtze River Industry Group, researchers aim to scale production, expecting chip-scale atomic clocks to expand into military and civilian communication applications as costs decline.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The fourth measure to be endorsed Wednesday aims to increase San Diego’s hotel tax revenue, but at the expense of online travel companies like Expedia instead of at the expense of tourists.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Please check your connection, disable any ad blockers, or try using a different browser.—
sfchronicle.com,
sfchronicle.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Conservatives tried and failed to convince Thune to pursue a talking filibuster, an old-school way of blockading legislation that might eventually allow the SAVE America Act to pass at 50 votes.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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