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
Netanyahu chose not to raise the proposal or to put it on the cabinet’s agenda, but Zamir nevertheless insisted on making his case.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Under a proposal unveiled in Brussels, from 2036 the EU could meet up to 3% of its legally binding 2040 climate target through high-integrity credits generated abroad under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
European officials this week plan to review the proposals for deals with Mercosur, Latin America’s biggest trade group, and Mexico, according to Politico.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The proposal includes specific exemptions to maintain the effectiveness of certain law enforcement operations.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Under a proposal unveiled in Brussels, from 2036 the EU could meet up to 3% of its legally binding 2040 climate target through high-integrity credits generated abroad under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
European officials this week plan to review the proposals for deals with Mercosur, Latin America’s biggest trade group, and Mexico, according to Politico.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The proposal includes specific exemptions to maintain the effectiveness of certain law enforcement operations.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
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Have a suggestion for a future topic?—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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My hope is to behold something unexpected that might raise eyebrows or even provoke discomfort, offering visual suggestions that look beyond the comfortable horizon.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The House of Juju also has stellar sights, with eats like a delectable red snapper sandwich on offer.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Onana has now agreed to Trabzonspor’s offer.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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