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as in suggested
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in planned
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 proposed
Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
Officials said the proposed 8,137-square-foot Fire Station 94, next to Brentwood Veterans’ Memorial Hall on First Street, will enhance emergency response times.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposed In-N-Out site in Smyrna is now home to Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Bar & Grill restaurant that would be demolished to make way for the In-N-Out if approved.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
The proposed In-N-Out site is now home to Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Bar & Grill restaurant that would be demolished to make way for the In-N-Out if approved, according to the present site plan.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to other attempts to cut costs or generate more revenue, one recent move was the cancellation of the proposed City of Lights Center theater and event space that would have been managed by the Aurora Civic Center Authority, according to past reporting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Some proposed stores have sparked criticism from residents and nearby business owners, citing concerns about traffic, commotion and competition with local businesses.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
In an interview with Vogue, Swank revealed that Misha Collins’ wife Victoria Vantoch set the pair up on a blind date, and a year-and-a-half later, Schneider proposed in Colorado.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The White House has proposed layoffs to the federal workforce in response to a prolonged shutdown, which has drawn a lawsuit from various unions representing federal workers.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Richard Burton, who was briefly married to Elizabeth Taylor, proposed to her in Portofino, Italy.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end proposed to Swift in August.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Also proposed was a vision for a national textile recycling hub—one with ATSPs included—that could kick off this year.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
With trade talks evolving rapidly, tariffs are being proposed, rescinded, and amended quickly across the region.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the Milwaukee School Board has approved a reading plan proposed by Cassellius that, among many things, overhauls some past approaches to reading instruction.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Stark has also played a role in other city housing projects, such as expanding access to accessory dwelling units and assisting with the proposed Renter's Council.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
Officials said the proposed 8,137-square-foot Fire Station 94, next to Brentwood Veterans’ Memorial Hall on First Street, will enhance emergency response times.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposed In-N-Out site in Smyrna is now home to Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Bar & Grill restaurant that would be demolished to make way for the In-N-Out if approved.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025
The proposed In-N-Out site is now home to Hickory Falls Wood-Fired Bar & Grill restaurant that would be demolished to make way for the In-N-Out if approved, according to the present site plan.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
In addition to other attempts to cut costs or generate more revenue, one recent move was the cancellation of the proposed City of Lights Center theater and event space that would have been managed by the Aurora Civic Center Authority, according to past reporting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Some proposed stores have sparked criticism from residents and nearby business owners, citing concerns about traffic, commotion and competition with local businesses.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Christopher Perry, a Durham resident, proposed to his fiancée, Kristen Seidel, in Italy in 2024.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
In an interview with Vogue, Swank revealed that Misha Collins’ wife Victoria Vantoch set the pair up on a blind date, and a year-and-a-half later, Schneider proposed in Colorado.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The White House has proposed layoffs to the federal workforce in response to a prolonged shutdown, which has drawn a lawsuit from various unions representing federal workers.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Richard Burton, who was briefly married to Elizabeth Taylor, proposed to her in Portofino, Italy.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end proposed to Swift in August.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Also proposed was a vision for a national textile recycling hub—one with ATSPs included—that could kick off this year.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
With trade talks evolving rapidly, tariffs are being proposed, rescinded, and amended quickly across the region.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the Milwaukee School Board has approved a reading plan proposed by Cassellius that, among many things, overhauls some past approaches to reading instruction.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposed
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Van der Velden suggested in her statement that AI characters should not be compared directly with human actors.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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By comparison, the 2024 heat death report from just one county in Arizona is longer and includes more in-depth analyses of risk factors, contributing weather events and suggested pathways forward.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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There was no immediate word on whether the Aztecs planned to do another flash sale.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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If all goes as planned, Charlotte could advance autonomous construction technology on Earth and the Moon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a criminal indictment, Vulcan prosecutors detailed alleged wrongdoing by senior Bukele officials and the gang’s promise to turn out support for the president’s party in exchange for financial benefits and protection.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Trump has also sought to remake independent agencies including by firing Fed official Lisa Cook over alleged misconduct and the only two Democratic commissioners on the Federal Trade Commission.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The information posed a threat to the Bukele government.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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But the Yates family’s lawsuit argues that both deputies and psychiatric staff knew Ruis posed a threat.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That's much faster than in many hospitals, especially those intended for civilians.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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This time, in lieu of a runway, the brand hosted a fictional auction of its founders, intended to be a commentary on the commodification of creativity.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As Caproni has written several times, Flores signed a contract with the Dolphins that contemplated league arbitration.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Duncan even contemplated mounting a third-party challenge to Trump as a No Labels candidate last year before withdrawing his name from consideration.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a rare turn for Chinese tech, Alibaba is leaning heavily into superintelligence — a hypothetical AI system surpassing human intellect — mirroring efforts by US firms like OpenAI and Meta.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, when major rivals are removed from hypothetical matchups, Mamdani’s lead narrows, especially against Cuomo, indicating anti-Mamdani voters could consolidate if the race dynamics shift.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Proposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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