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
After being presented with a variety of negative arguments against the ballot proposal, 63% of participants still supported the measure.
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Caitlin Clark said at USA Basketball training camp Saturday that the sides should stop sending proposals and instead meet face-to-face until a deal gets done.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In fact, according to the EFF analyst, many lawmakers have recognized these approaches, such as data minimization, in existing age-verification proposals.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Money worries loom over ambitions Other proposals this year are intended to give the state some enforcement power in places typically covered by the federal government.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Caitlin Clark said at USA Basketball training camp Saturday that the sides should stop sending proposals and instead meet face-to-face until a deal gets done.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In fact, according to the EFF analyst, many lawmakers have recognized these approaches, such as data minimization, in existing age-verification proposals.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Money worries loom over ambitions Other proposals this year are intended to give the state some enforcement power in places typically covered by the federal government.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
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Shvo has previously swatted away suggestions that his relationship with BVK was strained or that the pension fund was looking to replace him.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
9 Mar. 2026
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What rubs us the wrong way is the suggestion that this proposal is purely about sustainability.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The White House and congressional Democrats don't appear to have made significant progress in recent weeks in resolving their differences after trading offers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Fish like salmon, cod, and tilapia offer choline along with the benefit of omega-3 fatty acids, which also support brain health.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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