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
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
Case in point: Neil Patrick Harris, who tonight proffers his second dance number and takes on full hosting duties for the first time.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The drugged soldiers stumbled and had difficulty keeping their balance, according to the proffer.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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
Verb
Numerous bids were proffered when CAA dropped the spec on the town, and one of the most intriguing came from Taylor Sheridan and Temple Hill’s Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, who were ready to pay $2 million together with a greenlight and a theatrical release, and a blind script deal.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
Case in point: Neil Patrick Harris, who tonight proffers his second dance number and takes on full hosting duties for the first time.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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The next one is set to take place in August 2025 and proposals include restrictions and bans on the production of single-use plastics, cutting it off at the source.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
19 June 2025
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Though the advocate general’s proposal is non-binding, judges tend to follow four out of five such non-binding opinions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
Verb
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While there are numerous responses to help subdue hair loss, from professional wigs to hair transplants, laser therapy for hair loss offers a longer-lasting solution without the strenuous or often painful process that some other options offer.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The exhibition offers a broad overview of the history of Italian fashion and its relationships with international fashion, both before and immediately after World War II.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Erdoğan called Trump on Monday during the G7 Summit and suggested a meeting in Istanbul for the next day, those officials said.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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Data suggests that drone incursions into restricted airspace are occurring more frequently.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The small leaping of muscles, the suggestion of strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Jaws has been giving us all of them, attached to a vehicle with a perfect engine, for 50 years and counting.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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That arc gave us both such emotional depth to play with.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
Verb
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To me, humour is also a way of proposing new worlds.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Putin said Moscow had proposed ideas for a settlement between Iran and Israel, which are now under discussion.—
Amanda Castro
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The next round of games should give us a better idea of which underdog teams could actually pose a significant challenge in this tournament, with Chelsea coming up against Brazilian side Flamengo, while Man City face Al-Ain and PSG play Botafogo.—
Oli Gamp,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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For $50, get a professional 8-by-10 printed posed photo with him.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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