as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala
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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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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
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
However, the testimony is included as a proffer by Brittany Byrd's legal team as part of her appeal with the Faulkner County Circuit Court.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Rawlings shook his head at how long Talarico took with each baby proffered for approval.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
However, the testimony is included as a proffer by Brittany Byrd's legal team as part of her appeal with the Faulkner County Circuit Court.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Thousands of digital leaders from around the world are here, displaying the latest in robotics, quantum computing, and IQ AI, which is grappling with the relationship between us—humans—and the multitude of AI agents that proffer help and arouse suspicion.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Rawlings shook his head at how long Talarico took with each baby proffered for approval.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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The rover currently exploring Mars’ ancient river delta and a mission to orbit Venus are among projects with JPL involvement targeted for spending cuts, according to an analysis of the NASA budget proposal by the nonprofit Planetary Society.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Republican opposition to the five-year extension proposal of the program, which allows warrantless wiretapping of noncitizens overseas, came both from hardliners who believed the reforms in the framework did not go far enough, as well as Intel members who wanted a clean reauthorization.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 6-6, 313-pounder started 30 games at left and right tackle in college and offers depth as a swing tackle at the next level.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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And other tackles, namely Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor and Clemson’s Blake Miller, offered better short- and long-term fits as college right tackles who play with a mean streak.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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And as this headline suggests, today’s distribution agreements really are true partnerships that require filmmakers to pull their share of the marketing weight.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Their suggestion would eliminate the need for exceptions to play before Labor Day and give teams 14 weeks to play 12 games, starting in (usually) late August.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Suzuki’s long ball was part of a three-run seventh, which helped give the Cubs a five-run cushion.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Korean gochujang paste gives the dish fiery, funky heat.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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There have been dueling proposals ever since, with some fighting to keep the Bears in Chicago proper, others fighting to help the stadium get built in Arlington Heights, and recently Northwest Indiana jumping into the fray, proposing sites for a new Bears stadium in Gary and Hammond.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The order proposes strict five-year eligibility limits, caps transfers, and threatens to pull federal funding from institutions not following NCAA rules to establish a uniform national framework.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Velella velella rarely pose a risk to humans, according to the National Park Service.—
Stephanie Zappelli,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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