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
Lawmakers should not double down on a legally vulnerable statute or attempt to expand it further, as some recent proposals have attempted.
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Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
The new proposals are part of an ongoing effort by some lawmakers and policymakers to address the financial strain caregiving can place on individuals, including their ability to save for retirement.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The plan mandates the least cuts for the Lower Basin states and is generally less flexible than the other proposals.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
While purporting to lower insurance premiums, there is no credible evidence or even an estimate of how or when these proposals will impact drivers’ rates.
—Allysson Bornt, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
And some of the proposals (those aimed at streamlining the approval process for home building near the coast) were blessed by the Coastal Commission.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Many of the candidates have responded to the crime concerns with wide-ranging proposals, including building megaprisons, restricting food for prisoners and reinstating the death penalty for serious crimes.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of the contenders have responded to the crime concerns with wide-ranging proposals, including building megaprisons, restricting food for prisoners and reinstating the death penalty for serious crimes.
—Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The district offered 8 percent plus a 3 percent one-time bonus and estimates that its own proposals carry an ongoing cost of $901 million beyond current spending.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
The new proposals are part of an ongoing effort by some lawmakers and policymakers to address the financial strain caregiving can place on individuals, including their ability to save for retirement.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The plan mandates the least cuts for the Lower Basin states and is generally less flexible than the other proposals.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
While purporting to lower insurance premiums, there is no credible evidence or even an estimate of how or when these proposals will impact drivers’ rates.
—Allysson Bornt, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
And some of the proposals (those aimed at streamlining the approval process for home building near the coast) were blessed by the Coastal Commission.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Many of the candidates have responded to the crime concerns with wide-ranging proposals, including building megaprisons, restricting food for prisoners and reinstating the death penalty for serious crimes.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of the contenders have responded to the crime concerns with wide-ranging proposals, including building megaprisons, restricting food for prisoners and reinstating the death penalty for serious crimes.
—Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The district offered 8 percent plus a 3 percent one-time bonus and estimates that its own proposals carry an ongoing cost of $901 million beyond current spending.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
Noun
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Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Fortune Tech?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Co-written and executive produced by The Old Man co-creator Robert Levine, who will serve as showrunner, the crime drama was recently taken out and has already garnered four offers, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Both American and Brazilian volleyball players — a nod to the fact that Vivian’s mom, Gisele Bündchen, is Brazilian — showed up with offers and compliments.—
Ryan Brennan
April 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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