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as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in to plan
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
we propose to buy a new house within the next year
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Recent Examples of propose
As the American Southwest faces extreme drought, federal officials have proposed a set of rules governing the water that will flow through the Grand Canyon.
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Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
One CyrusOne data center site was approved by the city in 2024, and another CyrusOne campus has been proposed nearby.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
If the project moves forward as proposed, the home would be surrounded by the new development.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Similar bills were proposed in Ohio, Florida and New Jersey since Kirk's killing.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
One CyrusOne data center site was approved by the city in 2024, and another CyrusOne campus has been proposed nearby.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
If the project moves forward as proposed, the home would be surrounded by the new development.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Similar bills were proposed in Ohio, Florida and New Jersey since Kirk's killing.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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The figures would suggest some support among the US public for going after Iran’s nuclear program, though other polling suggests most Americans disapprove of the strikes and thought the administration should have given diplomacy more of a shot.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Republican voters demonstrated their willingness to embrace ultra-conservative candidates by bringing Attorney General Ken Paxton close to victory in the Senate primary despite his scandals and controversial history, suggesting the rightward trajectory of the GOP continues[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Target plans to provide more details on its turnaround plan at an investor event Tuesday.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the Iran strikes were in part planned using Anthropic’s Claude, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The documentary may or may not provide a definitive answer, but the fact that Martin poses the question — and that the filmmakers chose to include Michaels’ non-answer — suggests the topic won’t be avoided entirely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The unusually blunt readout underscores what could be a long enmity between the region and Tehran, with Arab Gulf states concluding that Iran’s drones, missiles, and proxies — essentially the regime itself — pose a regional threat.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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These nonimmigrant visas are intended for visitors traveling to the US temporarily, such as for vacation or visiting family.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Sun-observing Ulysses, launched in 1990, wasn’t intended to escape.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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When contemplating the future of Bloom Ranch, Releford leans on the wisdom of the land.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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That could eviscerate Anthropic’s growth—just as the company, which is currently valued at $380 billion, has been seeing significant commercial traction and is contemplating an initial public offering as soon as next year.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Remaining passengers on affected vessels also hope to eventually disembark and fly home, but with the geopolitical situation fluid and unstable, return dates are uncertain.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Democrats hope that dissatisfaction will translate to voters, with Republicans looking to stave off losses in November.—
From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of bills aimed at preventing wildfires and lessening their harms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Patriot batteries stopped a salvo of ballistic missiles aimed at energy facilities.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who tries to pass will have our self-sacrificing heroes in the IRGC Navy and Army set their ships on fire.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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