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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
How did a $1 billion, 520-acre data center proposed by one of the world’s richest companies go unnoticed in tiny Beaver Dam, Wisconsin?
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Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As for protection, Jacquet’s plans propose that the hull be made of a cast-steel or manganese-alloy mixture.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
In the comments of Morrow's Instagram video, others also proposed the assassinations of White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller as well as tech CEO Larry Ellison and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Peter Thiel.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The city has proposed that 15% of units be offered at 60-110% of AMI, arguing that higher rents would spur more housing construction.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As for protection, Jacquet’s plans propose that the hull be made of a cast-steel or manganese-alloy mixture.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
In the comments of Morrow's Instagram video, others also proposed the assassinations of White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller as well as tech CEO Larry Ellison and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Peter Thiel.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The city has proposed that 15% of units be offered at 60-110% of AMI, arguing that higher rents would spur more housing construction.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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The novel also suggests—mumblingly, without making eye contact, not wanting to be corny about it—that one’s own self becomes a little less hideous the more one attends to other selves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Police said the door handle turned from the inside, suggesting someone was attempting to escape.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set personal check‑ins on your calendar at the end of each week to review progress, plan adjustments and reflect on what worked and what didn’t.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Farther inland, strong and persistent winds will still pose serious problems.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ratner is shown posing in an undated photo with a shirtless Jean-Luc Brunel, a French modeling agent and longtime Epstein associate.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors allege the defendants sold meal packs intended for vulnerable families overseas and exchanged millions in benefits for cash.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the new documents show that the school has been contemplating the possibility of a move for more than a year.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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After contemplating very deeply and carefully for many long hours attempting to discern a plausible alternative explanation for the rhetoric and the policies, what is the only thing that a reasonable person can conclude?—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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It was closed by the county for the demolition, but now, if the bridge remains, residents hope that, with a little work, it can be revived.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the new headquarters, Chan explained, Bonhams hope to widen their base of collectors through their larger exhibition space and programming around how to start or improve a collection across art, jewelry, antiquities, wine and other collectibles.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In cross-country skiing, endurance specialists aim for glory in events such as the women’s 10 km classic and men’s 15 km freestyle, both of which deliver thrilling head-to-head action that culminates in medal ceremonies at the finish line against the snowy backdrop of Valtellina.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The actions of Canadian coach Joe Cecchini and Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton were intentional and deliberately aimed at reducing the points available.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As people fled, government forces closed off the main exits of the market toward the street and directly shot at people trying to flee the flames, Saman said.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jimmy Richardson flew Dorothy and Elvera French to Los Angeles, where newshawks tried to squeeze one more story out of them about their former houseguest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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