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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In the ensuing months Epstein becomes a liaison between the two, with Epstein proffering offerings of assistance to both parties while cultivating his friendship with Barrack.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 14 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
The secretary of state’s office is is not the stuff of dreams, but winning it proffers statewide name recognition.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In the ensuing months Epstein becomes a liaison between the two, with Epstein proffering offerings of assistance to both parties while cultivating his friendship with Barrack.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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Then Sandy hit, and the Obama Administration launched Rebuild by Design, a competition that offered roughly a billion dollars in federal money, with more expected from state and local governments, for the winning proposals.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The legislative proposal would remove education spending from the state spending cap’s formula.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Windows 11 Pro offers speed improvements, fresh features that make your device feel newer, and tighter security.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Maybe Idahoans adore those kabobs, shawarma and hummus even more than reviews suggest?—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meta suggested that Kaley’s mental-health struggles were attributable not to social-media addiction but, rather, to her mother’s emotional and physical abuse and neglect, and that Kaley’s social-media use was not the source of her troubles but a way to cope with them.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Before his final drill, a friend about 30 yards away gave him some encouragement after a good rep, to which all Wilson could do was smile and shake his head.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Anaheim’s Jeffrey Viel then took elbowing and roughing penalties with 15 seconds left that gave Nashville a man advantage for four minutes, and boos rained down from the Honda Center at the end of the second period for the second straight game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In October 2025, the archdiocese proposed a $33 million fund to compensate victims $33,000 each, along with insurance funding.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In his budget plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year, Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed to reduce expenditures for the state’s biodiversity conservation program as well as the enforcement division of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which employs game wardens and wildlife officers.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hà Giang Loop is among numerous picturesque popular destinations for tourists in Vietnam, while also posing safety risks.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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If allowed to stand, this poses problems for utilities, grid operators, and regulators who plan for decades-long timeframes, only to be overruled by short-term political imperatives that favor certain industries.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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