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
Tehran rejected it and presented a five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.
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Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
The proposal reflects broader concerns Republicans have about regulation and permitting hindering economic development, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained during a speech at the Hill and Valley Forum on Wednesday.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Gary Bratton had carefully planned the proposal and chose the cruise as the setting.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The Senate unanimously passed such a proposal early Friday morning, but House Republicans did not take up the measure, instead passing a bill to fund DHS entirely.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
The proposal reflects broader concerns Republicans have about regulation and permitting hindering economic development, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained during a speech at the Hill and Valley Forum on Wednesday.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Gary Bratton had carefully planned the proposal and chose the cruise as the setting.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The Senate unanimously passed such a proposal early Friday morning, but House Republicans did not take up the measure, instead passing a bill to fund DHS entirely.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The resolution would do little beyond offer gratitude for DHS employees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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If those changes aren’t enough to tease performance enthusiasts away from the gasoline-only Grand Sport, Chevy has more goodies on offer.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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