as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala
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1
as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise
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2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt
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Recent Examples of proffer
Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
The drugged soldiers stumbled and had difficulty keeping their balance, according to the proffer.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
After that, even the Braves proffered opportunities, but the Red Sox didn’t capitalize.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
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Noun
Kennedy visited Europe in early 1967 in his capacity as senator, which led to a story in Newsweek saying that Kennedy received a proffer of peace from the North Vietnamese on his trip.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
The drugged soldiers stumbled and had difficulty keeping their balance, according to the proffer.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
What differentiates companies that proffer claims about sustainability and those that leverage sustainability to deliver on business goals?
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
After that, even the Braves proffered opportunities, but the Red Sox didn’t capitalize.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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Disclosures and registration would remain, and a series of exemptions from current regulations would be needed for the proposal to work.—
Christopher Perkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Use June to pitch that idea, write the proposal, and say what needs to be said.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The festival also offers performances by local dance or music groups, lectures by Shakespeare scholars and food offerings from Tom’s Travelin’ Coffee Truck or OneSong Biscotti.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Escher Walcott,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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But only $2 million is being allocated to nutrition, an amount experts suggest is inadequate.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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UPenn also released a statement acknowledging the agreement, and suggested changes to its swimming records will be made.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The confidentiality of Le Salon may suggest something unattainable, but Krings is quick to counter that suggestion.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate those breaks, starting with the simplest and briefest, to the more complex and significant.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The 18-team news could impact current conversations about adding one or two players to each roster given there are now at least 60 spots coming within the next five years.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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The result gives your look an effortless dose of cool when tucked into anything from black jeans to colorful wide-leg trousers.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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This integrated approach enables solution providers to deliver more value, propose valuable enhancements or new services at exactly the right moment.—
Rachel Lyubovitzky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Councilmembers Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart, representing the conservative minority and downtown, proposed replicating Prop 1, but the progressive majority rejected the idea – twice.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
Verb
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While robotics has made major strides in automation, healthcare, and research, accessible robot design still poses a challenge-especially for students, hobbyists, and small research teams.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Data privacy standards, upfront integration costs and the extensive staff training required to operationalize new tools can pose challenges that slow deployment.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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