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.
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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.
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Julius Taranto,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Emily Griesinger of the Azusa Pacific University proffers a different point of view.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Removing or phasing out the tax cap could close between 22% and 67% of the program's funding gap, according to the Social Security Administration's scoring of these proposals.
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Those changing national standards are in real time affecting incoming project proposals across the country, including the many incoming — and yet-to-be planned — centers in the Kansas City metro.
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For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community.
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At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades).
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Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.
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Molin’s research suggests the strategy is working.
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As the technology evolves, so will my suggestions and opinions.
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There are plenty of free online tools that can give you job title suggestions or show you what language is actually in use.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
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More than a museum, Dataland proposes a new kind of cultural institution—one built on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data as creative mediums.
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The bill, which also proposes shifting presidential elections from direct popular vote to selection by lawmakers, has to be approved by the Senate, where it is also expected to pass.
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Cobalt supply chains are plagued by unethical mining practices in remote regions worldwide, and the material itself poses a notable safety hazard due to its tendency to catch fire or short-circuit when overcharged.
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And remaining in limbo for such a long period poses its own conundrum.
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“Proffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffers. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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