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
Xcel also plans to file additional proposals addressing both short-term and long-term power needs.
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
How data has helped root out discrimination The more imminent change, assuming the EEOC's proposals go forward, is the demise of the agency's annual collection of employee demographics.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 June 2026
While there will be continued proposals, real movement doesn’t occur until deadlines approach.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This process began more than a year ago, and the conversations between the team and the city went through a series of proposals.
—Mac Engel
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Similar proposals are being considered in New York and Massachusetts.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Both her rhetoric and her proposals show a deep skepticism that the private sector can sufficiently provide essential goods and services.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
But ongoing discussions Friday suggested federal officials may be backing off some of the stricter monitoring proposals.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
There are multiple proposals on Capitol Hill but none have gained traction.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
How data has helped root out discrimination The more imminent change, assuming the EEOC's proposals go forward, is the demise of the agency's annual collection of employee demographics.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 June 2026
While there will be continued proposals, real movement doesn’t occur until deadlines approach.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This process began more than a year ago, and the conversations between the team and the city went through a series of proposals.
—Mac Engel
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Similar proposals are being considered in New York and Massachusetts.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Both her rhetoric and her proposals show a deep skepticism that the private sector can sufficiently provide essential goods and services.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
But ongoing discussions Friday suggested federal officials may be backing off some of the stricter monitoring proposals.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
There are multiple proposals on Capitol Hill but none have gained traction.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
Noun
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There’s also a useful guide to Lisbon with some genuinely off-radar suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren and lots of policy wonks have suggestions to help workers hit by automation.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The 6-foot-3, 205-pound edge rusher had more than 20 offers, including a recent one from Pittsburgh.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Proposals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposals. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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