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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2
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
To me, humour is also a way of proposing new worlds.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Much of the information in the report has already been shared by media outlets over the years, but the compilation of information in this way aims to raise awareness and propose a path forward for OpenAI that refocuses on responsible governance and ethical leadership.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Putin said Moscow had proposed ideas for a settlement between Iran and Israel, which are now under discussion.
—Amanda Castro
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The acquisition has been divisive since it was proposed in late 2023.
—Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Much of the information in the report has already been shared by media outlets over the years, but the compilation of information in this way aims to raise awareness and propose a path forward for OpenAI that refocuses on responsible governance and ethical leadership.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Putin said Moscow had proposed ideas for a settlement between Iran and Israel, which are now under discussion.
—Amanda Castro
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The acquisition has been divisive since it was proposed in late 2023.
—Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Data suggests that drone incursions into restricted airspace are occurring more frequently.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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Sunny’s debut in the summer of 2005 didn’t suggest that either longevity or greatness were in the offing.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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If there is not rain in the forecast, plan to irrigate during the morning hours.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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For example, many world cruises planned for 2025 and 2026 have seen major changes due to the need to avoid certain parts of the world.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Uzbekistani President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 17.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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For $50, get a professional 8-by-10 printed posed photo with him.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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No, Squid Game was not intended to be three seasons.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Striped Button-downs Nautical stripes have been making major waves this summer (no pun intended), especially in the form of a breezy button-down top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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Yet Trump, whose administration had entered into talks with Iran aimed at reaching an agreement on the country's nuclear program, has backed the Israeli offensive and has openly contemplated joining the Israeli campaign through strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Then again, living in New York City, there aren't many opportunities to contemplate camel textures.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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That's why McClain hopes to compile a separate database for length-to-weight conversions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2025
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The United States had once hoped to distance Belarus from their Russian relations during the first Trump administration, but Lukashenko won in a landslide victory in 2020 that has been criticized for being neither free nor fair.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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Tight End University, the site of Swift's impromptu concert, is a multi-team collaboration aimed at helping NFL players improve their game.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The 2024 additions to the Ten-Day Notice Rule aim to hold state officials and mining companies accountable when they are expected to address potential workplace dangers.—
Laken Brooks,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Witnesses told police the car’s alarm was going off because the 8-year-old was trying to get out of the car.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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The Islanders are trying to build a Cup contender, not merely a team that competes for a playoff spot.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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