as in proposals
something which is presented for consideration
a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala
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as in offers
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 suggests
to set before the mind for consideration
proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt
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Recent Examples of proffers
Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Saunders proffers no evidence that Boone, say, wrestled with the responsibilities of leadership, or was charming or generous, or cared to do anything with other people but dominate them.
—Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Emily Griesinger of the Azusa Pacific University proffers a different point of view.
—JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
What Brooks proffers is not the philosophy these queries require but a kind of pharmacology—a pill designed to alleviate every last pang.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Planted over 10 acres, the vineyard proffers stunning views and pairs vinos with charcuterie for leisurely afternoons.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Saunders proffers no evidence that Boone, say, wrestled with the responsibilities of leadership, or was charming or generous, or cared to do anything with other people but dominate them.
—Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Emily Griesinger of the Azusa Pacific University proffers a different point of view.
—JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffers
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Nothing can be finalized until at least 23 of the league’s 30 owners vote at next month’s Board of Governors meeting, and tweaks to the various proposals are still expected to be made along the way.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The union responded on April 8, according to BP, but allegedly didn’t address the proposals, agree to meet or offer dates to resume discussion.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The idea that transparency offers a route to closure is already proving illusory.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a talented voice cast and a focus on STEM, the series offers a fresh and heartwarming take on the superhero origin story in a celebration of individuality and bravery.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This suggests that Amodei believed Anthropic had more leverage on the Pentagon than the Pentagon had on it — the CEO of a company founded just five years ago shrugging off a threat from the world’s most powerful and best-funded entity.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder (circa 1767–1770) suggests that the latter view has bite.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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GitHub Copilot subscribers will still be able to use simple AI suggestions like code completion and Next Edit without consuming AI credits.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s 2027 budget, released a few days before CISA issued its current advisory, proposes to cut more than seven hundred million dollars from the agency; among other things, the budget eliminates its election-security program.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The indictment set off a political earthquake in Mexico and poses a major dilemma for the ruling Morena party, whose founder, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, rose to power on a promise to fight entrenched corruption.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Put simply, the defendant poses an uncommonly serious danger to the community if released pending trial.—
Ed White,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Proffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffers. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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