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
In terms of specific proposals in the platform, the Farmland for Farmers Act, introduced in 2023, would limit corporate purchases of farmland, helping to reign in rising prices that present a critical barrier for newcomers.
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Anthony Pahnke, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Against that backdrop, Emanuel has distinguished himself by issuing a series of proposals that often address issues at the center of the Democratic debate.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The company said the changes were aligned with recent congressional proposals and CFTC guidance and had been in development for months.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Republicans have, so far, rejected those proposals.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
But some new proposals are sparking a backlash.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
League proposals have involved net revenue — revenue after expenses — and union ones have talked about gross revenue — revenue before expenses.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
The city will release a request for proposals at the end of April, and the city manager will review eligible applications to be considered by the City Council.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Of the 283 proposals submitted, 13 received funding.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Anthony Pahnke, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Against that backdrop, Emanuel has distinguished himself by issuing a series of proposals that often address issues at the center of the Democratic debate.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The company said the changes were aligned with recent congressional proposals and CFTC guidance and had been in development for months.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Republicans have, so far, rejected those proposals.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
But some new proposals are sparking a backlash.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
League proposals have involved net revenue — revenue after expenses — and union ones have talked about gross revenue — revenue before expenses.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
The city will release a request for proposals at the end of April, and the city manager will review eligible applications to be considered by the City Council.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Of the 283 proposals submitted, 13 received funding.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
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Bakri uses different voices and facial expressions for each, encouraging his students to dream broadly and praising their wild suggestions for where reading can take them.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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The administration has since walked back suggestions that McDonald would report directly to the White House instead of senior Justice Department leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Our editor rounded up all the best offers available now, including a few of our 2026 Wellness Award winners.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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The veteran reliever entertained offers from other contenders, but his first choice was rejoining the Braves.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Proposals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposals. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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