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

Eleven communities and a forest preserve would be affected by the proposed route, and residents in each deserve a meaningful voice in the process. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

The proposed Department of Neighborhood Safety would send mental health professionals and other civilian responders to certain nonviolent 911 calls while absorbing the city’s existing violence prevention programs. — Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026

The proposed 6,000-seat venue would be the second of its kind in the United States. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

The proposed amendment, which will require the support of at least 94 of the 141 members of parliament to pass, would remove that provision. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

New agency gets broad powers The proposed Department of Artificial Intelligence would operate as a cabinet-level federal agency. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

The Marquette poll also showed similar levels of opposition across the state, even in places where there is no proposed development. — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026

Its proposed 6,1000-square-foot Mooresville convenience store would include a counter-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, Werner said. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

The mayors said that if Bow Mar proceeded, the cities could install their own roadway barriers between the proposed Bow Mar gates and cities’ right-of-way. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

In a new study, researchers at the University of Ottawa have proposed this unconventional picture, which challenges some of modern physics’ biggest assumptions. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

The money behind the measures Support for Proposition 40 has totaled to nearly $35 million, mostly from the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, the healthcare workers union that proposed the tax. — Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

But returns showed a lack of support for Measure K, which proposed Orange transition from a general law city to a charter city — a municipality governed by its own charter, or local constitution, and with some leeway to diverge from state laws. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Previously only proposed as a possibility by Isaacman, PROMISE will fly to the moon and land using a Blue Origin lander in late 2028 for a 18-month primary mission. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2026

On Monday, outgoing California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed raising the program to $1 billion a year. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Over the years, Democrats have proposed a variety of measures aimed at reshaping the Supreme Court — from implementing term limits for the justices to laying out new ethics rules to adding seats. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Iran had proposed a fresh deal last month to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days. — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

Under his successor, Rob Manfred, owners again have proposed a salary cap, and a likely management lockout threatens the 2027 season. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026