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
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer put on the table a Democratic proposal for a short-term extension of government funding that includes a one-year extension of ACA subsidies.
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
Here's what to know about his latest proposal.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Atrium Health and Novant Health recently submitted proposals to the state to expand medical services in the area.
—Chase Jordan
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
As part of the agreement, Yellow had to present any restructuring plans, called change of operations (CHOPS) proposals, to the Teamsters.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
Here's what to know about his latest proposal.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Atrium Health and Novant Health recently submitted proposals to the state to expand medical services in the area.
—Chase Jordan
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
As part of the agreement, Yellow had to present any restructuring plans, called change of operations (CHOPS) proposals, to the Teamsters.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Guests can claim the offer by presenting their miliary ID at checkout.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Metsera said Novo’s offer posed antitrust regulatory risks.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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