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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
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
India proposed in July to abolish its 2 percent equalization levy.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
An amendment proposed by Councilman Mark Jeffreys called for diverting I-71 and I-75 southbound to eastbound I-275.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Enbridge has proposed to reroute Line 5 around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s land.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Starbucks said in a statement that the union had proposed an immediate increase in the minimum wage of hourly partners by 64%, as well as an overall 77% raise over the duration of a three-year contract.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
So far, the company has proposed to build two restaurants in Wilson County, two in Davidson County and an onsite restaurant to be built with the corporate hub in Franklin.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
Affleck and Lopez reunited once again before the summer of 2021, and Affleck proposed in April the following year.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
India proposed in July to abolish its 2 percent equalization levy.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
An amendment proposed by Councilman Mark Jeffreys called for diverting I-71 and I-75 southbound to eastbound I-275.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Enbridge has proposed to reroute Line 5 around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s land.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Starbucks said in a statement that the union had proposed an immediate increase in the minimum wage of hourly partners by 64%, as well as an overall 77% raise over the duration of a three-year contract.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
So far, the company has proposed to build two restaurants in Wilson County, two in Davidson County and an onsite restaurant to be built with the corporate hub in Franklin.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
Affleck and Lopez reunited once again before the summer of 2021, and Affleck proposed in April the following year.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposed
Adjective
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During the alleged incident, Combs threw a hanger at Morgan, later paying a settlement after the fact.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The city has paid around $100 million to settle alleged police misconduct so far this year, with hundreds more cases looming.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Verb
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While no concrete information on what the MR headset will offer has been outed, it has been suggested the Vivo model will surpass the Apple Vision Pro in some respects.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some Russian media organizations also suggested Ukrainian drones collided with the plane during their attack on targets in Chechnya.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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The money was intended to help build three structures on canals and basins in North Miami-Dade and Broward counties to improve flood mitigation.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The city had intended to offer the real estate for sale or lease until budgetary woes led Mayor Todd Gloria to call off the plan to secure a new City Hall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Health has been viewed primarily as a function of hypothetical future costs in wealth planning.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The debate over Rose’s place in Cooperstown is now more than a hypothetical.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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From there, the team compared the more accurate porpoise references with the assumed geographical sightings to create a chronological order.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
5 May 2025
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That’s on top of an assumed 3% pay increase from the state.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the past several years, hip-hop’s supposed decline has been a prevailing storyline.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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Quantum Takes a Quantum Leap Microsoft made news earlier this year with its supposed invention of a fourth state of matter to get more reliable quantum computing results.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2025
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“Proposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposed. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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