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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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So badly did the team miss Yamal that De la Fuente decided to accelerate the 18-year-old’s return to the side, bringing the Barcelona star on for Gavi in the 71st minute, earlier than planned.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch today’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 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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Bear spray is intended for situations where a bear is approaching aggressively or charging.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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One woman intended to use the time to order electrolytes online, another was seeking earring backs, and a third needed to find a male babysitter, as well as a summer swim program, for a four-and-a-half-year-old who is afraid of the water.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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For most high schoolers, the summer between sophomore and junior years means looking ahead to the ACT and, reflecting on the halfway point, starting to more seriously contemplate what the future has in store.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The antitrust hurdle cleared by Paramount comes as state attorneys general in California, New York and almost a dozen other states are contemplating an antitrust suit to put the brakes on what would become a mega-studio.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 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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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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When a group of six fans wearing white t-shirts with the pre-revolution flag emblazoned on the fronts tried to enter, they were stopped by a security staffer, who called over her supervisor.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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