proposals

plural of proposal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of proposals So there’s not that much to happen in the last two-thirds of the drama than for your ribs to be constantly nudged with the idea of how easily the most respectable citizens among us will give in to modest proposals and, indeed, murder. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Holding procedural votes on the Husted and Collins proposals would also eat up floor time requiring them to remain in session beyond this week. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026 That defense reflects the administration’s broader argument that its election proposals are intended to prevent fraud and protect electoral legitimacy, not undermine it. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 But the proposals in Proposition 2 could have major consequences for the state’s fiscal future, including how deep legislators will have to cut in a major downturn. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Budget proposals for the past two years have slashed NASA’s science funding, and some of the nation’s best and brightest minds have now left the space agency because of uncertainty about their role in its future. — Eric Niiler, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026 The proposal also comes after voters largely rejected Republican proposals in the primary election. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 The measure echoes similar proposals floated in the spring, not long after the Iran war started. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 Observers are watching whether Lee will use the five-year plan and his latest policy proposals to build momentum for a second term next year. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
Noun
  • According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, however, Jennifer Aniston’s friends are pushing back against suggestions that her Curtis is using her fame to sell his new book.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There have been multiple proposals and suggestions in response to the high fuel prices during spring and summer 2026 to suspend federal and state diesel and gas taxes.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • After her senior year, Fisher passed up several offers to study law on the West Coast.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, navigate to the deals dropdown for all the latest offers.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Proposals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposals. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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