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
Noun
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Lawmakers should not double down on a legally vulnerable statute or attempt to expand it further, as some recent proposals have attempted.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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The new proposals are part of an ongoing effort by some lawmakers and policymakers to address the financial strain caregiving can place on individuals, including their ability to save for retirement.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The education division of Maker Park Radio, a nonprofit streaming station based in Stapleton, offers courses on vinyl, hip-hop lyric writing, live remixing, and intro to music production and sampling.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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The series offers practical insights and inspiration for the next wave of entrepreneurs.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Creating that kind of structure, Manning suggests, is essential to easing the pressure teachers carry long after the school day ends.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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While members of the Brassica family can be affected by disease or pests, Speight suggests looking for a disease-resistant hybrid Brussels sprouts variety.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Fortune Tech?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each necklace has a little pavé jump ring that attaches it to the chain and gives it a subtle sparkle.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Styles checks every box in the type of player the Commanders covet — tough, versatile, athletic, smart — and gives them a young player to build around for years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 2018 agreement stipulates that Beijing proposes candidates for bishop, which the pope can veto, though the full text has never been made public.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Senate proposes a new fee on the state’s largest corporations to cover California’s rising Medi-Cal costs.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Chuck Lorre poses with 2026 Heart Gala host Jackie Tohn outside the event in Los Angeles on April 18.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Under Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act, Turkey cannot rejoin the program unless the president certifies to Congress that Ankara no longer possesses or operates the S-400 and that the system poses no risk to the F-35.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Proffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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