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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
According to a factual proffer reflecting the prosecution’s case, the two unnamed U.S. soldiers were hanging out at the Colombian Pub, a sports bar in the upscale Zona T area, at about 11 p.m. on March 5, 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
J. Hoberman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Over the last three decades, successive U.S. presidents have repeatedly proffered expansive theories on why the president as commander in chief possesses the right to take military action without congressional approval.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
However, back in 2008, Davis allegedly agreed to a proffer agreement with authorities connected to an L.A. task force, which would have granted him immunity from being prosecuted in the case.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
According to a factual proffer reflecting the prosecution’s case, the two unnamed U.S. soldiers were hanging out at the Colombian Pub, a sports bar in the upscale Zona T area, at about 11 p.m. on March 5, 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
Harvey incorporates a current ad poster in which Bert Lahr’s devil proffers a bag of Lay’s potato chips, but nothing may be more allegorical than snaky Lula’s endless supply of apples.
—J. Hoberman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Over the last three decades, successive U.S. presidents have repeatedly proffered expansive theories on why the president as commander in chief possesses the right to take military action without congressional approval.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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Last month, after Ukraine accepted Trump's proposal for a 30-day truce, Putin said crucial issues of verification had not been sorted out.—
Guy Faulconbridge and Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Lancaster residents have become accustomed to a mayor with proposals that are often grand, and sometimes quixotic.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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All offers end April 30 (each can only be used once and offers do not stack).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Brentford offered lots of options for this exercise and Keane Lewis-Potter solved some problems at left-back.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Studies suggest that earplugs help improve sleep quality by blocking distracting, disruptive, or annoying noise around you.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here are some gear suggestions for drivers, bikers and scooter-riders in the market for a jacket, eyeware, camera, footware or other essentials.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bill was later pared back to only apply to North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens, at Jones’ suggestion.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Despite that, a growing number of companies do so voluntarily because the information gives them a leg up in the business world.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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For adult couples who could use more space to stretch out, some trundles also pop up to give guests extra room.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Antitrust enforcers have proposed far-reaching measures designed to quickly open the search market and give new competitors a leg up.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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One thing is for sure: If the mayor proposes new reductions to the controller’s office, Mejia will make sure the public knows about it.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Especially in the restaurant’s early weeks, Cooper was regularly in the kitchen, working the grill with vigor, occasionally breaking to pose for selfies.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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Visitors pose at the site of Osaka’s 1970 World Expo, now a park.—
Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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