Synonyms of proposed

proposed 1 of 2

adjective

as in alleged

Related Words

• alleged
• presumed
• hypothetical
• assumed
• supposed
• unproved
• unproven
• speculative
• presupposed
• theoretical
• conjectural
• untested
• conceptual
• moot
• debatable
• abstract
• academic
• suppositional
• metaphysical
• intellectual
• nonclinical
• nonpractical
• nonempirical

Dissimilar Words

• actual
• real
• practical
• clinical
• factual
• defined
• demonstrated
• confirmed
• definite
• concrete
• established
• distinct
• tested
• validated
• proven
• substantiated
• verified
• attested
• empirical
• authenticated
• observational
• time-tested
• nonspeculative
• nontheoretical

proposed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of propose

1

as in suggested

to set before the mind for consideration

he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggested
• posed
• recommended
• offered
• voted
• propounded
• put forward
• proffered
• presented
• advanced
• put forth
• submitted
• nominated
• bounced
• planned
• filed
• tendered
• plotted
• moved
• arranged
• mapped
• calculated
• shaped
• lodged
• trotted out
• contrived
• framed
• laid
• covered
• charted

2

as in planned

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

we propose to buy a new house within the next year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planned
• intended
• contemplated
• hoped
• meant
• aimed
• designed
• tried
• went
• looked
• wished
• calculated
• purported
• attempted
• considered
• purposed
• allowed
• figured on
• aspired
• meditated
• dreamed
• debated
• plotted
• struggled
• endeavored
• accomplished
• achieved
• pondered
• performed
• effected
• executed
• mulled (over)
• schemed
• strove

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proposed

Adjective

Chapman said the proposed $3 hourly rate is consistent with rates in nearby cities. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026

Monterey Park’s City Council had already banned data centers by ordinance, after a proposed 247,000-square-foot data center met an outpouring of public anger and concern. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

The proposed test, which the ED plans to implement by July 1st, 2026, is designed to measure the financial return on investment of postgraduate degree programs. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 June 2026

As another deadline approaches, the proposed Ohtani-to-Tampa Bay trade stands as an example — at least for the Rays — of how sometimes the best deals are the ones teams do not make. — Ken Rosenthal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026

City staff discouraged a Fifth Avenue study due to uncertainty surrounding the proposed Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) Act, a set of legislative initiatives that — if passed by the General Assembly — would change local zoning laws. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026

As another deadline approaches, the proposed Ohtani-to-Tampa Bay trade stands as an example — at least for the Rays — of how sometimes the best deals are the ones teams do not make. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 May 2026

Its proposed $100 million redevelopment will include eleven separate projects, each of which can be completed on a different timeline as tax funding slowly flows into the district. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026

Improving the alignment of its proposed greenway. — Joe Marusak may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026

Verb

To solve the dearth of heirs, government ministers have proposed reinstating former branches of the royal family, thereby expanding the pool of male successors. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

It was initially proposed as temporary event space associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but plans were never completed in time for that to happen. — Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

What the rival had proposed, on the bench in the park, was to swap bodies for a short while. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

That would mean more than $281 million to taxing bodies during that time, according to Port KC documents, which appears to be higher than what was originally proposed in 2025. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

In 2015, the city adopted a specific plan, which proposed new housing, retail, commercial space and entertainment uses. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The president also proposed a 20% toll on cargo passing through the vital waterway. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 July 2026

This style has royal roots, and is in the same style as the ring Napoleon allegedly proposed to Joséphine with in 1796. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

As originally proposed, Concourse Park would have nine three- and four-story buildings with a mix of studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom units. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026