as in suggestion
something which is presented for consideration
the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land
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Known as the Retail Delivery Climate Impact Fee, the proposal would not collect a tax on any deliveries made by bicycle, which, because of congestion, are far more prevalent in Chicago, ensuring that suburban and downstate residents will be much more likely to be charged the fee.
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John Curran, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Dearborn Wants Wards is gathering signatures for a ballot proposal to establish council seats based on geography.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
In addition, many EU Member States supported a proposal to the European Commission requesting simplification —a move that could also have implications for the implementation timeline.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Wilson has served as interim superintendent since Jan. 31 after Tracy Johnson resigned over a controversial proposal from several trustees to split the school district in half along U.S. 377, the dividing line between Keller and Fort Worth.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
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John Curran, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Dearborn Wants Wards is gathering signatures for a ballot proposal to establish council seats based on geography.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
In addition, many EU Member States supported a proposal to the European Commission requesting simplification —a move that could also have implications for the implementation timeline.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Wilson has served as interim superintendent since Jan. 31 after Tracy Johnson resigned over a controversial proposal from several trustees to split the school district in half along U.S. 377, the dividing line between Keller and Fort Worth.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
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This helps avoid misaligned suggestions and keeps the conversation focused.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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See you then! -Ray Have a suggestion for the Daily Briefing?—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Look for discounts: Senior plans and student offers can reduce your monthly bill.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Call 1-800-395-3300 and give offer code W-N2 to subscribe.—
Freep.com,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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