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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Recent Examples of proposal
Though the proposal is on hold, some employees who work int the neighborhood are conflicted about the benefits of a future entertainment destination center.
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Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
Elated, the singer eagerly accepted his sweet proposal.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 July 2025
Additionally, Vitale Barberis Canonico’s denim proposal featured 100 percent merino wool fabrics boasting exceptional softness, warmth, and comfort.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Elson argued that a recent proposal by Wedbush analyst Dan Ives to erect a special board oversight committee tasked with exercising influence over the CEO showed just how toothless the current slate of directors led by chair Robyn Denholm really is.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 11 July 2025
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Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
Elated, the singer eagerly accepted his sweet proposal.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 July 2025
Additionally, Vitale Barberis Canonico’s denim proposal featured 100 percent merino wool fabrics boasting exceptional softness, warmth, and comfort.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Elson argued that a recent proposal by Wedbush analyst Dan Ives to erect a special board oversight committee tasked with exercising influence over the CEO showed just how toothless the current slate of directors led by chair Robyn Denholm really is.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
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Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate those breaks, starting with the simplest and briefest, to the more complex and significant.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The confidentiality of Le Salon may suggest something unattainable, but Krings is quick to counter that suggestion.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Vlad Goldin holds one at the moment, and one is there for the taking with the qualifying offer extended to Dru Smith.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Get up and running in time to fully capitalize on this welcome offer and other in-app opportunities with DraftKings Sportsbook.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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