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
Officials in Brussels, Berlin, and Paris viewed early proposals as overly concessive to Moscow, insufficiently safeguarding Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity — particularly regarding Donbas, Crimea, and possible concessions beyond current lines of control.
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Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
In response to questions from The Sacramento Bee, representatives from the governor’s office did not address any of the proposals lawmakers have been discussing.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday night, Fort Lauderdale commissioners ranked proposals from three development teams competing to build the new garage.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In supporting management’s proposals, investors embraced three core principles.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The department said the proposals designed to support Iowa farmers and strengthen rural communities include a tax break for rural veterinarians and zoning protections for agritourism operations.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Michael Benoit, founder of Contractor Bond, sees this shift regularly when reviewing renovation proposals.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
In April and May, the Aviation Department invited three candidates who previously expressed interest in the space to present restaurant proposals, Clarke said.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats are pushing to extend soon-to-expire health care tax credits and reverse earlier Medicaid cuts, but Republicans have rejected those proposals.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
In response to questions from The Sacramento Bee, representatives from the governor’s office did not address any of the proposals lawmakers have been discussing.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday night, Fort Lauderdale commissioners ranked proposals from three development teams competing to build the new garage.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In supporting management’s proposals, investors embraced three core principles.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The department said the proposals designed to support Iowa farmers and strengthen rural communities include a tax break for rural veterinarians and zoning protections for agritourism operations.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Michael Benoit, founder of Contractor Bond, sees this shift regularly when reviewing renovation proposals.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
In April and May, the Aviation Department invited three candidates who previously expressed interest in the space to present restaurant proposals, Clarke said.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats are pushing to extend soon-to-expire health care tax credits and reverse earlier Medicaid cuts, but Republicans have rejected those proposals.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
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There are several evergreen trees and shrubs to choose from for your yard, and plant pathologist Maksim Kazakou of Plantum is here to offer suggestions for especially winter-hardy ones that look beautiful, too.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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Nutrition suggestions could factor in what the person ate the prior day, as well as their biomarkers.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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European allies, oil-rich gulf states, former Soviet republics and even the Pope have also received offers to join.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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But those offers split into two categories.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Proposals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposals. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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