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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
Look at refined products, not oil futures JPMorgan has proposed another reason why oil prices are not higher right now.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Others have been proposed or approved but aren’t yet up and running.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
City officials proposed reforming the benefit after a Los Angeles Times investigation found that some employees were taking extended periods of leave after enrolling in the program.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Engineers proposed what seemed like a simple but ingenious solution: build charging stations out at sea where vessels could recharge without making long return journeys to shore, with turbines powering the charging stations for truly autonomous power.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Others have been proposed or approved but aren’t yet up and running.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
City officials proposed reforming the benefit after a Los Angeles Times investigation found that some employees were taking extended periods of leave after enrolling in the program.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Engineers proposed what seemed like a simple but ingenious solution: build charging stations out at sea where vessels could recharge without making long return journeys to shore, with turbines powering the charging stations for truly autonomous power.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Most recently, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has suggested that surrogacy is human trafficking and constitutes modern-day slavery.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Iran’s ambassador to China has also suggested the communist state could play a powerful mediator role between Washington and Tehran.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The hotel plans to organize excursions to nearby wine estates for tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The state is planning a $10 million project that will impact two communities and, in addition to replacing outdated infrastructure, the work is intended to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, records show.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Multiple spills — including the 1997 Torch/Platform Irene spill, the 2007 San Francisco Bay Cosco Busan bunker fuel spill, and the 2021 Huntington Beach pipeline leak — have reinforced California’s argument that expanded drilling and aging pipelines pose ongoing environmental risks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On this night, as Rashad posed for pictures in Bushwick, SZA was a few miles away in Manhattan, walking the red carpet at the Met Gala.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The state is planning a $10 million project that will impact two communities and, in addition to replacing outdated infrastructure, the work is intended to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, records show.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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In April, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA), announced his Gas Price Relief Act in Philadelphia, a move intended to lower climbing gas prices.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The ballot measure may prove to be a referendum of how much the council is in step with Lee at a time when Oakland’s leaders are contemplating how the city’s divisions of power could be reshaped.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Coleman made just three appearances for Everton this term and will take a break this summer before contemplating his next move.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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As the 2025-26 sports year concludes, fans hope stability has arrived — for real, this time — in the form of coach Kyle Whittingham.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms, when party leaders hope to retake control of the House.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The approach was aimed at prioritizing employee safety during the picking and packing of orders and was designed to reduce the distance delivery partners need to travel, enabling faster delivery times.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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For example, if your average fiber intake is 10 grams per day, aim for 13-15 grams per day for the next couple of weeks.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Unions are now trying to encourage more teachers to sign up.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The Pistons tried rallying for another fourth-quarter comeback but couldn’t muster the scoring or stops necessary to do so.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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