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
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Mar. 2026
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.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Of course there are some things, such as the most advanced Nvidia AI chips, that China wants and only the US can proffer.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Noun
The latest White House proffer came signed by the administration’s border czar and legislative director—powerful men but still not the President.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Gentile also proffered detailed advice on how to treat a patient suffering from the Black Death.
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Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Of course there are some things, such as the most advanced Nvidia AI chips, that China wants and only the US can proffer.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
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That’s even as the budget proposal is $97 million leaner than last year’s, with large capital expenses like the new community center and Can Ada sewer lift station having cycled out, Lavoie explained.
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Already, some proposals have emerged.
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The Daily News has reached out to the festival — which began June 21 and runs through Saturday, where Artistic Director Marcel Jean will offer his condolences.
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Notably, 25% of employers currently offer hybrid work to employees.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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Have a suggestion for a future story?
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Any suggestion that unpaid crew is a consequence of APX’s conduct is wrong and misleading.
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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The commission proposed going beyond that to raise it in line with life expectancy starting in 2031.
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Some lawmakers have proposed limiting trading when government officials have insider information about an event, such as internal polling or fundraising data that members of the public do not have access to.
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The program posed a massive political problem for Mamdani, who’s been criticized by both his allies and opponents for his stance.
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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