1
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
Former Royals general manager Dayton Moore was on Hosmer’s Diggin’ Deep podcast this week and revealed that Luhnow proposed a blockbuster trade involving Astros second baseman Jose Altuve.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Their friendship quickly turned romantic, and Perroni proposed beside the River Lagan — all in the few months the ship was stranded in Belfast.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 May 2025
The proposal was filed after some members of the Keller school board proposed dividing the district in half along U.S. 377.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Concurrently, House Republicans proposed streamlining permitting for fossil fuels, rescinding Clean Air Act pollution funding, and allocating $2 billion to the strategic petroleum reserve.
—Seiji Yamashita, CBS News, 15 May 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Their friendship quickly turned romantic, and Perroni proposed beside the River Lagan — all in the few months the ship was stranded in Belfast.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 May 2025
The proposal was filed after some members of the Keller school board proposed dividing the district in half along U.S. 377.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Concurrently, House Republicans proposed streamlining permitting for fossil fuels, rescinding Clean Air Act pollution funding, and allocating $2 billion to the strategic petroleum reserve.
—Seiji Yamashita, CBS News, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Pollock suggests adding a mocktail garden bar, a flower bar, and mini takeaway baskets with wildflower seeds to tie the theme together in a memorable way.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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In his plan, Voight suggested something along these lines too: a 10 to 20 percent federal rebate that would stack with any existing state credits.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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The Miami-headquartered Restaurant Brands International (RBI) plans to spend up to $700 million through 2028 as part of its plan to revitalize Burger King.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Windham plans to join one of the university’s two bands that is comprised of music majors.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Canadian fires won’t pose the only smoke risk for the US as wildfire risks ramp up in the western states in the summer, too.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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What was intended to be a private moment became a raw, honest portrayal of the bittersweet reality of being far from home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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More: Trump stops South Africa aid over land act intended to address apartheid legacy South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has disputed Trump's claims about land confiscation and discrimination against white South Africans.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Tessa's contemplating a major move for her career while her estranged addict father forces his way back into her life.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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While in high school, Ham contemplated becoming a priest and would spend a weekend each month at a nearby seminary to discern his faith.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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But the defense is hoping to cast her recollections merely as sickening details in a deranged love story between two consenting and jealous adults.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The state’s buses — whose unionized drivers just reached a contract agreement with NJ Transit this month — will still be running, and NJ Transit management is hoping to use them to ease the pain.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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The project will include affordable housing and units aimed at local workers.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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The joint venture, which will be co-managed by both corporate heavyweights, aims to fast-track new investment opportunities and Fair Trade Commission approval, according to JoongAng Group’s announcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Boldly trying new recipes for dinner though neither knows how to cook.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Within a year people were trying to copy our business.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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