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
Some proposals have stalled amid broader legislative priorities, while others have raised questions about property rights and due process.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Neutral shades such as off-white, black, and caramel are dominating the color palette of this trend, but there is no shortage of bold proposals in metallic silver and vibrant shades like red or electric blue for the more daring among us.
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René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
After realizing that the Swift mission might come to an end much sooner than anticipated, NASA put out a call for proposals for a solution.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The latest generation of proposals may avoid that legal pitfall by not referencing those health plans in the legislation.
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Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Both proposals would set aside 10% of the program’s funding for tribes.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The new rules will not impact data center proposals that have already been filed.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Trump’s proposals for a ballroom and an arch also face legal challenges.
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Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Those changing national standards are in real time affecting incoming project proposals across the country, including the many incoming — and yet-to-be planned — centers in the Kansas City metro.
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Sofi Zeman
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Neutral shades such as off-white, black, and caramel are dominating the color palette of this trend, but there is no shortage of bold proposals in metallic silver and vibrant shades like red or electric blue for the more daring among us.
—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
After realizing that the Swift mission might come to an end much sooner than anticipated, NASA put out a call for proposals for a solution.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The latest generation of proposals may avoid that legal pitfall by not referencing those health plans in the legislation.
—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Both proposals would set aside 10% of the program’s funding for tribes.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The new rules will not impact data center proposals that have already been filed.
—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Trump’s proposals for a ballroom and an arch also face legal challenges.
—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Those changing national standards are in real time affecting incoming project proposals across the country, including the many incoming — and yet-to-be planned — centers in the Kansas City metro.
—
Sofi Zeman
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
Noun
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America’s 51st state.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
Noun
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Among the three players who did not receive qualifying offers from the Heat, Trevor Keels and Jahmir Young will play for the Heat’s summer league team but Keshad Johnson will not.
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Customers may like the idea of benefits, but not the burden of decoding caveats, eligibility windows, expiring offers and tier restrictions.
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“Proposals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposals. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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