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
The proposal specifically asks for comments on how such a plan could be structured and what effect multiyear plans might have on the overall market.
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Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
In addition, two related proposals would exempt records concerning the decision to designate groups as terrorist organizations from public disclosure.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The parties have also met in informal settings to discuss the proposals.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Though with neither party in full control of state government, don’t expect any sweeping proposals to advance on either topic — or on other highly partisan debates like gun control.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
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Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
In addition, two related proposals would exempt records concerning the decision to designate groups as terrorist organizations from public disclosure.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The parties have also met in informal settings to discuss the proposals.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Though with neither party in full control of state government, don’t expect any sweeping proposals to advance on either topic — or on other highly partisan debates like gun control.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
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Certainly, there is no suggestion of wrongdoing simply because they have been named repeatedly in the Epstein files.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The actress recently opened up about some of the problematic advice she's received over the years, as well as the shocking suggestion that led her to fire an agent, during a conversation with Eddie Muller at the TCM Classic Film Festival New York Pop-Up.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Consumer websites such as GoodRx and entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs offer discounted prescription drugs to consumers.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Today, many parts of the state offer museums and historical landmarks to honor Black history as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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