Thesaurus results for PROPOSER

propose

verb

prə-ˈpōz

Definition of propose next

as in to suggest

to set before the mind for consideration he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

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as in to plan

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 propose Visser proposed that the court close the July hearing and provide a transcript that includes only evidence deemed inadmissible for the trial. —

Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026 Fritz & Franz had originally proposed to set up tents, tables, speakers and a screen on the public plaza outside its restaurant at 60 Merrick Way to host watch parties for 25 games during the nearly six-week tournament this summer. —

Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 Sales tax City staff also proposed extending the one-eighth cent Central City Economic Development sales tax. —

Dylan Lysen may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026 Some states, including Tennessee, are proposing additional, more complex restrictions based on ingredient lists. —

Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose

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Most recently, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has suggested that surrogacy is human trafficking and constitutes modern-day slavery.

— Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Iran’s ambassador to China has also suggested the communist state could play a powerful mediator role between Washington and Tehran.

— Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 13 May 2026