1
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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2
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
The Oceanside City Council has upheld the city Planning Commission’s approval of the six-story Vista Bella apartment building proposed next to the Oceana senior community, where many of the residents opposed the development.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Last year, Altman proposed yet another restructure—one which would dilute the board’s control and allow more profits to flow to shareholders.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
The Pritzker administration has proposed allocating $78 million toward addressing the Tier 2 issue, a figure that Sen. Robert Martwick, a key lawmaker involved in the pension negotiations, thinks could rise as negotiations continue.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
As of now 12 states have formally called for an Article V convention to propose a congressional term limits amendment.
—Avery Padraic Kerrigan, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Last year, Altman proposed yet another restructure—one which would dilute the board’s control and allow more profits to flow to shareholders.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
The Pritzker administration has proposed allocating $78 million toward addressing the Tier 2 issue, a figure that Sen. Robert Martwick, a key lawmaker involved in the pension negotiations, thinks could rise as negotiations continue.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
As of now 12 states have formally called for an Article V convention to propose a congressional term limits amendment.
—Avery Padraic Kerrigan, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Pollock suggests adding a mocktail garden bar, a flower bar, and mini takeaway baskets with wildflower seeds to tie the theme together in a memorable way.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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In his plan, Voight suggested something along these lines too: a 10 to 20 percent federal rebate that would stack with any existing state credits.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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Ra-Ve, which had planned to use its grant to fund two concerts, will now only present one, Venkatasubramanya said.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Directly south of Tierra Vista, Hanover is planning Preservation Place, a 561-lot subdivision to be built over three phases right along the turnpike.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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Insular cultures produce groupthink, don’t evolve as fast as others, and thus pose an existential threat to organizations.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Rapid intensification poses a challenge for forecasters because storms that gather a lot of strength in a short amount of time can pose a serious threat to those in the path of the storm and its impacts.—
Maureen Mccann,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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That arrangement was always intended to be temporary, but for nearly two decades, the details of untangling such massive, important institutions have bedeviled three presidential administrations – including Trump’s first.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The live-action Lilo & Stitch was originally intended to to go straight to Disney+, helping to explain its modest $100 million production budget.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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But nobody within the club is contemplating that possibility.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Tessa's contemplating a major move for her career while her estranged addict father forces his way back into her life.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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But the defense is hoping to cast her recollections merely as sickening details in a deranged love story between two consenting and jealous adults.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Dallas will look to avenge its 2024 playoff loss to Green Bay, while the Pack hope to see Jordan Love make the step up to the elite tier of QBs.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 May 2025
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The prestigious pilot initiative, developed by South Africa’s Big World Cinema in collaboration with the Bertha Foundation, aims to tackle persistent industry barriers faced by mid-career African film and television producers.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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The fruit of two years of research, the project aims to chronicle the legendary tenor’s life from his boyhood in Modena, Italy, to his confirmation as a star at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in the 1970s.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Two years later, he was tried again and found guilty of felony murder and second-degree kidnapping.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The festival’s Un Certain Regard section featured two films by young actors trying their hand at directing full-length features for the first time.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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