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 Taiwan’s government proposed a record defense budget for next year in response to growing military pressure from Beijing. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The lists did not propose any official actions against those named. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The Congressional Budget released in April proposed slashing global health funding almost in half. — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 The usual way a federal agency goes about rescinding an existing regulation is through a time-intensive process that involves proposing a new rule and taking public comment before issuing the final version. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose

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Verb

But the market’s impressive ability to at least partially work its way around the conflict has also prevented prices from surging as astronomically high as the world’s largest-ever oil supply shock would suggest.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Automotive News’ report is light on details about the model but suggests the variant will be based on the standard Bronco and could arrive by the end of the decade.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggest

Verb

Platforms regularly used by children would be required to assess and report on the risks their networks posed, Luxon said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Cost and contract logistics aside, the mere size of Starship poses significant engineering risks outside the station's safety margins.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of pose

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Earlier, writer-director Lanctôt won two prizes at Venice in 1984 for her first feature, Sonatine, about two teenage girls contemplating suicide.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
The siblings may argue that the current transaction implements the type of sale that Jeanie and the trustees contemplated in the tag-along provision.

— Mirin Fader, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

Meanwhile, outside the five districts that Democrats hope to switch, there are safely Democratic districts where progressive candidates are jousting with mainstream rivals, a subset of the national party’s ideological conflict.

— Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
By doing the bees' job, Carcache and Bloom hope to figure out whether the plants around the parasite are pollinated more than those further away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of hope

Verb

Burkhard’s organization advocates for changes to this and other policies, like a bill currently being considered at the federal level, aiming to lower the out-of-pocket cost of perinatal care for mothers.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Baghaei said the visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Iran and Pakistan and continue Pakistan’s work to promote peace and security in the region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of aim

Verb

One of them began moving stones the family had placed at the property entrance and tried to enter.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Fifth-round selection Jaden Dugger is still a raw product coming out of Louisiana, but the 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker is getting opportunities in practice to try his hand at a variety of spots.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

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