as in suggestions
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 proposals
Use tools like QuickBooks or Wave for invoicing, create templates for common emails and proposals, and block out time each week for administrative work.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
The pool of applicants will now have a chance to showcase those proposals, in the wake of Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt stepping down on Wednesday morning.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Obama and Democratic lawmakers repeatedly rejected Republicans' proposals, leading to a shutdown.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Both proposals fell short of the 60 votes needed to pass.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
As well as giving the government the power to compel tech companies to share information and revoke access to models, the proposals include requiring AI companies to report serious AI security incidents to the government, and having officials conduct regular preparedness exercises.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Cohen now joins Bally’s in the Bronx, MGM Empire City in Yonkers, and Resorts World in Queens as the last proposals standing.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
But some, including former SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley, have warned against such proposals.
—Sophia Vento, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
Mendes indeed was a staunch advocate for that approach, leading alternative proposals for 50-plus cent hikes in 2018 and 2019 and successfully passing Nashville's first property tax rate increase since 2012 as the council's budget chair in 2020.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
The pool of applicants will now have a chance to showcase those proposals, in the wake of Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt stepping down on Wednesday morning.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Obama and Democratic lawmakers repeatedly rejected Republicans' proposals, leading to a shutdown.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Both proposals fell short of the 60 votes needed to pass.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
As well as giving the government the power to compel tech companies to share information and revoke access to models, the proposals include requiring AI companies to report serious AI security incidents to the government, and having officials conduct regular preparedness exercises.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Cohen now joins Bally’s in the Bronx, MGM Empire City in Yonkers, and Resorts World in Queens as the last proposals standing.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
But some, including former SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley, have warned against such proposals.
—Sophia Vento, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
Mendes indeed was a staunch advocate for that approach, leading alternative proposals for 50-plus cent hikes in 2018 and 2019 and successfully passing Nashville's first property tax rate increase since 2012 as the council's budget chair in 2020.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
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The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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With high school training techniques evolving, there are numerous suggestions, including the possibility that individual quarterback coaching can cement specific bad habits.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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By and large, however, comments noted outrage over the elimination of federal funds, pointing to all that South Dakota Public Broadcasting offers.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite the astronomical offers, not a single employee accepted Meta’s proposals—a remarkable display of loyalty in an industry where talent frequently moves for financial incentives.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Proposals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposals. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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