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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
Officials have also proposed increasing the tax on hotel stays and short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of the county to boost revenue.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Rather than following trends, Prada once again set the direction of the conversation, proposing a vision of menswear that felt both highly desirable and culturally relevant.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Some Democrats have proposed raising taxes on the wealthy to help shore up Social Security's finances while also increasing benefits.
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Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
In a 14-0 vote, the council approved the measure, which was proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Rather than following trends, Prada once again set the direction of the conversation, proposing a vision of menswear that felt both highly desirable and culturally relevant.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Some Democrats have proposed raising taxes on the wealthy to help shore up Social Security's finances while also increasing benefits.
—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
In a 14-0 vote, the council approved the measure, which was proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for propose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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Under Cooper’s order, the center’s managers plan to meet with the board in mid-July to vote on how to move forward on construction, according to a Justice Department filing June 19.
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Addie Richardson, who works at a mobility store located along Southwest 10th Street, said her business plans to leave the corridor when its lease expires later this year.
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The pair posed for photos and watched the film together.
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Assessments of the damage are preliminary, the statement said, as aftershocks continue to pose risks to those who live in the country and to the teams descending to help clean up the rubble.
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Key to watch for will be how a new government intends to tackle Britain's debt burden and revive sluggish growth without driving borrowing costs even higher.
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While these drugs can be life-changing for many people, they are not always intended to be permanent.
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For this reason, most people do not even contemplate the possibility of these companies ever getting displaced.
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On this late May evening, the 15 men gathered there were contemplating tackling something few had previously had the courage or skill to take on.
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As the donations continue to grow, Joe Carr and his family hope this year's event will push the fundraiser past the $100,000 mark.
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Many Labour members hope Burnham’s people skills and charisma can connect with the public more than the stolid, managerial Starmer could ever do.
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That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
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Anthropic and the administration have been meeting to try and resolve the issue.
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Suited for layering, try this classic tee for weekends away or long vacations abroad.
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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