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 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

The port and federal agencies are working to establish the standards and procedures needed for maritime nuclear applications, while Bluecore continues developing its proposed reactor. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 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

The proposed law, which would federalize elections, require additional documentation in order to vote and curtail mail-in registration and ballots in all states, faces major logistical, legal and political hurdles. — Sorelle Wyckoff Gaynor, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Newsom later eliminated state funding for the California Civic Media Program in his proposed 2026-27 budget, despite having celebrated the agreement in 2024. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Verb

His comments come seven months after Tiley proposed a move in the opposite direction by suggesting that best-of-five-set matches be introduced in the women’s competition at the Australian Open from the quarter-finals onwards. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The team also proposed combining naval guns with electronic warfare and laser defenses. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the local, state and federal level have proposed data center moratoriums that would suspend some construction of the structures. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Darch started her railroad activism when Canadian National proposed buying the EJ&E in 2007. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

McFadden first proposed reopening Jail North in May, the same month the Observer reported on complaints by several people being kept in the jail. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026

The ingenious answer was proposed by an art-engineering firm called SMACH. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

In January 2016, natural gas made up 63 percent of ISO New England ‘s proposed new capacity, meaning projects seeking to connect to the regional grid. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Some 824 apartments are proposed to be built across the Plaza. — Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026