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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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
Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But how has Butler changed the Warriors’ fortunes so quickly and effectively?
Warriors coach Steve Kerr — peppered with questions about the Dubs’ new star Monday — proffered a few suggestions, but one kept seeping through:
IQ.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 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
Naturally, that led to other bandmates proffering a similar request.
—Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But how has Butler changed the Warriors’ fortunes so quickly and effectively?
Warriors coach Steve Kerr — peppered with questions about the Dubs’ new star Monday — proffered a few suggestions, but one kept seeping through:
IQ.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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Robert De Niro slams Donald Trump's film tariffs proposal at Cannes Film Festival.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The proposal, which Trump enthusiastically defended as a cost-saving measure, has stirred controversy in Washington, where critics have raised ethical, legal, and security concerns.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Last year, an Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigator contacted the department’s cold case unit offering to help identify Parks’ remains with the use of forensic genealogy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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That outlet would have offered all three companies’ sports line-ups, but was foiled by legal challenges, leaving all three backers to pursue their own strategies.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Pollock suggests adding a mocktail garden bar, a flower bar, and mini takeaway baskets with wildflower seeds to tie the theme together in a memorable way.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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In his plan, Voight suggested something along these lines too: a 10 to 20 percent federal rebate that would stack with any existing state credits.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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To get the best outcomes in ideation, creators need to master prompt writing, stay aligned with their brand and always cross-check AI suggestions with real audience data.—
Pierre Narchi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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So far, the White House has not responded to Newsom’s suggestion.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
Verb
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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The show is set to give the music competition reality genre the Love is Blind treatment by forming a pop group without the members meeting face-to-face.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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And in December 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed adding the beloved monarch butterfly to the endangered species list.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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To partially offset the lost revenue, Republicans propose repealing or phasing out more quickly the clean energy tax credits passed during Joe Biden’s presidency, helping to bring down the overall cost of the tax portion to about $3.8 trillion.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The pope and Sinner posed for photos in front of the Davis Cup trophy that Sinner helped Italy win for the second consecutive time last year.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Lopez posed in Reformation’s Tagliatelle Linen Dress, a classic gingham maxi style in a subtle blush shade that costs $278.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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