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

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 proposed Department of Neighborhood Safety is modeled after a program in Durham, North Carolina. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 14 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

Ellison believes the proposed Warner merger is the best way to save Hollywood, saying the combination of two storied studios would strengthen not harm the film industry. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Target opened a store at 900 Southeast Laurel Street, just southeast of the proposed Walmart, in 2024. — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 9 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

The Town Board also wants the developer to add 5% or 10% attainable housing — homes affordable to teachers, police officers, firefighters and others — compared with none currently proposed. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

South Africa has proposed a new fiscal law in an attempt to shield its public finances from future populist governments as the treasury’s current projections show debt is set to decline for the first time in nearly two decades. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Los Angeles went 20 years without an NFL franchise, during which all sorts of stadium ideas were proposed and eventually died. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, its democratic institutions have faced endless attacks by Netanyahu and his allies, who have proposed laws that would, among other things, greatly curtail the power of Israel’s courts. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

First proposed in 2007, the Dhirashram depot is designed to handle 432,000 TEUs annually, more than eight times Kamalapur’s volume. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

In 2024, the CFPB proposed a rule that would require the disclosure of tips and fees as finance charges as an APR, or the total yearly cost of borrowing money. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026