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
There’s no bar service up there, but guests can bring drinks from downstairs up to the roof or organize a private dinner for proposals and other special occasions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Some proposals have called for expanding the city controller’s authority to conduct audits and oversee city programs.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
There have been proposals by DFL lawmakers at the Legislature to provide funding for the metro area and other regions impacted by the federal immigration enforcement action this winter.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Reform proposals center on sharply limiting or banning congressional stock trading while strengthening enforcement with independent watchdogs that have real investigative power.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Tax proposals that drive individuals, businesses, tax revenue and investment out of state mean fewer jobs, fewer public services, and higher taxes for those left behind.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Here are eight of the most popular proposals for closing Social Security’s funding gap, and the pros and cons of each.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Nothing can be finalized until at least 23 of the league’s 30 owners vote at next month’s Board of Governors meeting, and tweaks to the various proposals are still expected to be made along the way.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Butlers can help with anything from arranging meals and excursions to creating once-in-a-lifetime moments like proposals or a birthday surprise.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Some proposals have called for expanding the city controller’s authority to conduct audits and oversee city programs.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
There have been proposals by DFL lawmakers at the Legislature to provide funding for the metro area and other regions impacted by the federal immigration enforcement action this winter.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Reform proposals center on sharply limiting or banning congressional stock trading while strengthening enforcement with independent watchdogs that have real investigative power.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Tax proposals that drive individuals, businesses, tax revenue and investment out of state mean fewer jobs, fewer public services, and higher taxes for those left behind.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Here are eight of the most popular proposals for closing Social Security’s funding gap, and the pros and cons of each.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Nothing can be finalized until at least 23 of the league’s 30 owners vote at next month’s Board of Governors meeting, and tweaks to the various proposals are still expected to be made along the way.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Butlers can help with anything from arranging meals and excursions to creating once-in-a-lifetime moments like proposals or a birthday surprise.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
Noun
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GitHub Copilot subscribers will still be able to use simple AI suggestions like code completion and Next Edit without consuming AI credits.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wasserman, along with significant stakeholder Providence Equity Partners, is now fielding offers on whether to break up The Team or sell in whole to a single suitor.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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In late March, Uber unveiled some fuel discounts and other offers for drivers that are set to last through nearly the end of May.—
Lora Kolodny,Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Proposals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposals. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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