proffers 1 of 2

plural of proffer

proffers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of proffer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of proffers
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
Bridgers proffers the second of the film’s most impressive transformations when Del is occasionally pressed into service to perform as an underage boy — changing her body language, her gait and, again, her voice. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Their 50-acre estate in the center of Rutherford is home to Bordeaux varieties, including the Malbec used to make this sophisticated rosé, which proffers a nose of raspberry, clementine, and freesia. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 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
Noun
  • Bipartisan proposals in the Pennsylvania House and Senate would preserve the industry by licensing the machines and charging operators fees while limiting most establishments to five machines.
    — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Watch for policy proposals that would cover professional home assessments for adults over a certain age, which would shift aging in place preparation from optional to routine.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Perroquet offers complimentary chairs that guests can grab from the lobby on their way out to the beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Neighbors said in an email to The Star that the development offers a chance to own a home in Lenexa’s City Center, which features restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There is little data on Levine’s and Campbell’s suggestions of widespread fraud involving college athlete agents and numerous NIL deals going unpaid.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • More teams are going to have AI acting on infrastructure, not just making suggestions, and most organizations have no framework for what those agents will be allowed to do.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That range gives a launcher positioned on Yonaguni the ability to threaten ships operating across a substantial area around the island and toward Taiwan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Everyone here almost too respectfully gives one another their turn to speak, the conversation rarely fomenting into argument or overlapping chatter.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Now suppose the group of 300 proposes its own three-person slate.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Lula proposes preserving Brazil’s autonomy by simultaneously strengthening ties with all major powers and engaging in multilateral diplomacy as much as possible.
    — MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Dozens of flights to and from Catalina Island have crashed over the years, with pilots saying the airport poses its share of challenges.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Soft bedding poses a particular danger because a pillow, blanket or other object can cover a baby’s nose and mouth, and the infant may not be able to reposition themselves to breathe.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Proffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffers. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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