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Definition of proffersnext
plural of proffer

proffers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of proffer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of proffers
Verb
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
  • Democrats framed the proposals as necessary to preserve the free market against large monopolies that have undue power to set prices — including by harvesting user data — and to force out competition.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Consequently, proposals to eliminate state taxes on Social Security benefits, unlike the new federal senior deduction, target higher-income retirees.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Korean cinema offers a fascinating example of this approach in action.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Historical precedent suggests 18-24 months between credibility-damaging foreign policy moments and electoral materialization.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • And these bonds may slow aging, a recent study suggests.
    Hasmik Kirakosyan, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Users receive suggestions for improving profile photos, generating short introductions, starting conversations, and even planning dates.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The post included suggestions about what to say on the phone when speaking to representatives in Congress.
    Sarah Sotoodeh , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.
    Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Now, the team led by researchers at New York University and the University of Florida says its neural network proposes potentially viable molecular structures at 10 times the speed of existing methods, without sacrificing accuracy.
    Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Trump creates fear of a worse outcome (hostile takeover) and the other side (usually stodgy hotel managers) proposes buybacks, joint ventures, special access and the like.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This poses threat to a legion of auxiliary service providers on Wall Street like transfer agents and settlement houses that are essential to the current system of stock-trading.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The company contends the pipe poses no health threat unless improperly handled, such as by cutting it with a power saw or drill.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026

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“Proffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffers. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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