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 report proposed introducing cooks and other housekeeping staff at the prime minister's official residence so the leader can concentrate on official duties and get sufficient sleep. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 The city has proposed contributing $700 million toward the arena through a venue tax that voters will decide on in the upcoming election. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Both changes proposed by Newsom would have saved the state hundred of millions of dollars. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Scientists at New York University and Rutgers have proposed that this trajectory may begin in infancy, with early antibiotic exposure being one factor that can initiate a cascade that contributes to Alzheimer’s decades later. — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose

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Verb

Data from the Israel Defense Forces as of May 2025 suggested a Palestinian civilian death rate of 83%.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
O’Rourke and double bassist Johan Berthling shape a steady drone, while Ishibashi’s piano runs suggest time-lapse footage of ice crystals forming, ordinary little bits cohering into objects of wonder.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggest

Verb

When the Fondation Cartier exhibition ends, the factory will be returned to Ghana for permanent installation in Kumasi, where Mahama plans to build a new institution.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Cleveland had planned a bullpen game for Friday, with Shawn Armstrong being the opener.

— Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of plan

Verb

Sticky inflation poses challenges for consumers, businesses and monetary policymakers alike, Hammack said.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
On the first day of his second term, the Republican president repealed a Biden-era executive order aimed in part at guarding against the risks that AI systems pose to consumers, workers and national security.

— Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of pose

Verb

Their different lengths are intended to offer broadcasters alternative scheduling options.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The emergency reserve has already fallen to its lowest level since the 1980s following releases intended to cushion oil price shocks from the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine war.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of intend

Verb

Todd has already contemplated what a sibling Grammy showdown might look like.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Approximately 18% of all Latino high school students have seriously contemplated suicide and 42% of Latino youths reported constantly feeling sad or hopeless, recent congressional studies found.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

In Busan, the producers hope to meet potential partners and collaborators, film funds and co-production opportunities.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
That was the sentiment for Republican officials in Tulare County, where local economic boosters hope to see housing growth as people leave the state’s more expensive coast.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of hope

Verb

When Skinny Neck Tat guy tries to break into her house, Ginger exercises her constitutional right to deadly force.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Underneath the celebrity and the tabloid headlines is someone who’s vulnerable, funny and desperately trying to hold her life together.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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