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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 scientific law of superposition, proposed by Danish geologist Nicolas Steno in the seventeenth century, helped clarify that younger strata always sit atop older strata, since that’s how sediments accumulate in lake beds and seafloors and so on.
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Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
And then Democrats are prepared to propose dozens of amendments to the package, a process called vote-a-rama.
—Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
In Kane County, west of Elgin, a plan to build 900 housing units on a broad swath of what was once farmland near rural La Fox has been proposed.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The Food and Drug Administration proposed a dramatic expansion of its power to speed up drug reviews.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
And then Democrats are prepared to propose dozens of amendments to the package, a process called vote-a-rama.
—Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
In Kane County, west of Elgin, a plan to build 900 housing units on a broad swath of what was once farmland near rural La Fox has been proposed.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The Food and Drug Administration proposed a dramatic expansion of its power to speed up drug reviews.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
Verb
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But only $2 million is being allocated to nutrition, an amount experts suggest is inadequate.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While the Hendrickson possibility is still an option, another name has been suggested as a possible target for the Packers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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At the time, the app was only streaming sports trading card sellers but was planning to expand.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Recalibrate and communicate benefits around employee needs and value – Over the next three years according to the new survey, more than half (57%) of employers plan to reallocate or rebalance their benefit spending, adding or enhancing some benefits while reducing or removing others.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The industry is under further threat posed by the uncertainty over the outcome of tariff negotiations between the Trump administration and international countries.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
Verb
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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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While Leslie’s book is largely about Lennon, McCartney and their fruitful collaborations, contemplate what George Harrison became.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Wright decided to come out after contemplating suicide in 2006.—
Jeff Nelson,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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As European policymakers inch closer to issuing regulations on the mandatory implementation of eco-design principles to foster better textile and apparel recycling, CDC Studio hopes to come to the rescue with an alternative approach.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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But the Iowa pork farmers hoped that the fractured way the justices reached that 5-4 decision would give them an opening.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Unsurprisingly, the number of AI offerings aimed at the legal profession is growing.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Experts aim for a 95% vaccination rate for measles to guard against outbreaks.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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If the commute is onerous, try to adjust your hours.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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In the wake of the Jazz stunningly slipping to No. 5 in last month’s lottery, Wade tried to offer consolation to Jazz owner Ryan Smith.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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