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
Uniform proposals for the one percent who may care little for the nuances of runway philosophizing, or pop culture to be picked apart through social media discourse by communities with little stake in a brand’s market success?
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking proposals for 140 diesel buses, including 45 with wheelchair capabilities, amid issues with its electric bus fleet.
—Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Nurses contend the proposals would undermine staff retention and patient care.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Some proposals have been revised, some discarded and others added.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The deadline for proposals is March 16.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Following proposals from the international federations of para athletics, para swimming and para table tennis, 14 medal events for athletes with intellectual disabilities were approved for inclusion in the London 2012 Summer Paralympics.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, convened a special committee to look into the issue last fall but the panel didn't produce any proposals.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The decision-makers tasked with recommending whether to change the name of the Sutter Buttes have kept both proposals on hold as the debate nears its second year.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking proposals for 140 diesel buses, including 45 with wheelchair capabilities, amid issues with its electric bus fleet.
—Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Nurses contend the proposals would undermine staff retention and patient care.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Some proposals have been revised, some discarded and others added.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The deadline for proposals is March 16.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Following proposals from the international federations of para athletics, para swimming and para table tennis, 14 medal events for athletes with intellectual disabilities were approved for inclusion in the London 2012 Summer Paralympics.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, convened a special committee to look into the issue last fall but the panel didn't produce any proposals.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The decision-makers tasked with recommending whether to change the name of the Sutter Buttes have kept both proposals on hold as the debate nears its second year.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
Noun
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These suggestions are just a starting point, of course — with an emphasis on recent works made by Iranians themselves, rather than by outsiders looking in.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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Here are four unexpected things that make a house feel dated, along with McSwain's suggestions for timeless alternatives.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bloated sale price was the result of a bidding war, as offers poured in from TV enthusiasts and celebrities, including ‘N Sync’s Lance Bass.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Most people don’t pay much attention to their agility or the benefits this capacity offers.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Proposals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposals. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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