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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
The Artemis program, proposing lunar habitation and infrastructure, stands to redefine the role of our species within the universe.
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Time, 2 June 2026
Getty Images As part of early negotiations for the next labor deal between the owners and players, Major League Baseball proposed a salary cap system for the first time since June of 1994.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The railroad industry’s chief regulatory body is putting its review of the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern proposed $85 billion merger on hold, requiring the railroads to provide additional information before the deal can be further evaluated.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Both the book and the movie have been accused of reductiveness, of proposing too simple a correspondence between life and art.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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Time, 2 June 2026
Getty Images As part of early negotiations for the next labor deal between the owners and players, Major League Baseball proposed a salary cap system for the first time since June of 1994.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The railroad industry’s chief regulatory body is putting its review of the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern proposed $85 billion merger on hold, requiring the railroads to provide additional information before the deal can be further evaluated.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Both the book and the movie have been accused of reductiveness, of proposing too simple a correspondence between life and art.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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The latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran suggests that a deal may yet be some way off.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The document suggests that Patriot Front is increasingly seeking to appeal to these groups and forge alliances with them.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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In parallel, the IDF will continue to operate as planned in southern Lebanon.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Xcel also plans to file additional proposals addressing both short-term and long-term power needs.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The conflict in the Middle East has posed a severe risk to the Indian economy, as energy supply disruptions have inflated the country's import bill, piling pressure on the rupee that has already been hit by record foreign investor outflows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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While posing for photos, Faris was joined by her 13-year-old son Jack, whom the actress shares with former husband Chris Pratt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Ghirri’s oversize Polaroids, which increased the usual scale of his modest images to roughly tabloid size, were mounted on hefty support columns clad in coir, a jute-like material used for doormats, obviously intended to thwart any suggestion of monumentality.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Authorities say Long intended to carry out similar attacks in Florida, but his parents had called police after recognizing their son in images from security video posted online.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Setting the table Regional leaders contemplated that very possibility before the West Sacramento minor league park was ever built.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Senate Republicans briefly contemplated a measure that would have provided a billion dollars to bolster ballroom security, but that provision has since been dropped from a larger GOP bill.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Primary Democrats hope to gain this district, made newly competitive by Proposition 50.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The project’s developers hope to show that ethanol can provide a source of dispatchable power, electricity that can be generated on demand, at a time when many countries are seeking ways to complement intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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The new act aims to address overdependence on third countries for chip design and manufacturing and insufficient preparedness for crises, a proposal for the regulation said.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Adults should aim for 7 to 8 hours of rest at night and have consistent bed and wake-up times.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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Museums are sincerely trying to connect with their publics (even if these are often cast as consumers), and the horizon for that experiment is almost limitless.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The request alleges Applegate tried to open Carpenter’s front door on May 23.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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