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
Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In general, a proffer agreement is one in which prosecutors agree not to prosecute someone in exchange for their testimony.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
One of the luminaries del Toro and crew are competing against at Venice 2025, interestingly, is Yorgos Lanthimos, who previously proffered his own riff on Frankenstein with Poor Things.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The proffer agreements were first disclosed by the Free Press, days after Jennifer Crumbley’s husband, James Crumbley, was convicted of the same crimes as his wife.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In general, a proffer agreement is one in which prosecutors agree not to prosecute someone in exchange for their testimony.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Verb
Hypotheses have been proffered from the moment that Poe turned up in Ryan’s Tavern on October 3rd, 1849 in that morose city of dark rowhouses, his family’s native Baltimore.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
One of the luminaries del Toro and crew are competing against at Venice 2025, interestingly, is Yorgos Lanthimos, who previously proffered his own riff on Frankenstein with Poor Things.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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The proposal, made on social media, lacks specific details on timing or distribution.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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The proposal comes as the median age of the typical homebuyer in America has increased dramatically over the years.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some even suggested delicious baking uses for the new treats.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just a day before the auction, internet sleuth Perezcope, published an instagram post suggesting the hard enamel had been recessed, while pointing out discrepancies in the numerals and so on.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most analysts who spoke with said that the Senate will be a tougher feat for Democrats than the House, although there is still a lot up in the air, given ongoing and potentially upcoming redistricting plans and rules.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Running Fence was first proposed in 1972 but took four years to fully realize.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed reducing flights by 10% at 40 airports if a government shutdown deal is not reached.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After his death, Aldean took to Instagram to pay tribute to the Turning Point USA CEO, sharing a photo of him and his wife posing alongside Kirk.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Wireless systems also pose new safety risks, such as stray magnetic fields, fire hazards, and heating of metal objects, requiring further research and development (R&D) and stricter standardization.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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