Synonyms of proposal

proposal

noun

prə-ˈpō-zəl 

as in suggestion

something which is presented for consideration

the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggestion
• offer
• proposition
• plan
• recommendation
• idea
• proffer
• project
• counterproposal
• nomination
• bid
• motion
• presentation
• arrangement
• strategy
• submission
• theory
• counteroffer
• system
• countersuggestion
• overture
• thought
• tender
• advancement
• submittal
• layout
• conception
• game
• plot
• notion
• ground plan
• feeler
• line

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proposal

Maryland Democrats may have enough votes to advance this proposal despite Republican opposition. — Jason Buckel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

Wyden, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced the pitch on Thursday as a five-page white paper and is asking the public for feedback on the proposal. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

Esencia’s sustainability program is central to the proposal, but some local residents still have concerns. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Maloney's suggestion was mentioned briefly at the July meeting of the National Capital Planning Commission, the second federal panel reviewing the proposal. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026