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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
Some lawmakers have proposed limiting trading when government officials have insider information about an event, such as internal polling or fundraising data that members of the public do not have access to.
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Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
The researchers also proposed a design strategy that combines two-dimensional semiconductors with different properties to reduce power consumption in future chips.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
County Manager Brian Matthews proposed maintaining the current tax rate of 43 cents per $100 in assessed value.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Most California cities — besides San Francisco and Los Angeles — are not governed under the system that Lee is proposing.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
The researchers also proposed a design strategy that combines two-dimensional semiconductors with different properties to reduce power consumption in future chips.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
County Manager Brian Matthews proposed maintaining the current tax rate of 43 cents per $100 in assessed value.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Most California cities — besides San Francisco and Los Angeles — are not governed under the system that Lee is proposing.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Yes, recent research suggests birding may boost both brain health and mental wellbeing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Research also suggests that if the hobby involves art, spending two or more hours per week on it provides the strongest well-being benefits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Under Cooper’s order, the center’s managers plan to meet with the board in mid-July to vote on how to move forward on construction, according to a Justice Department filing June 19.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Addie Richardson, who works at a mobility store located along Southwest 10th Street, said her business plans to leave the corridor when its lease expires later this year.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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While these drugs can be life-changing for many people, they are not always intended to be permanent.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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For this reason, most people do not even contemplate the possibility of these companies ever getting displaced.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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On this late May evening, the 15 men gathered there were contemplating tackling something few had previously had the courage or skill to take on.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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After a spirited start to the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada now hope their virtual reality training will help lead to their first ever World Cup win against Qatar.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The brothers hope to start growing their own product soon.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Mexico, a co-host of the tournament alongside the United States and Canada, is aiming to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup and advance beyond the round of 16.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Suited for layering, try this classic tee for weekends away or long vacations abroad.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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