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
Fully evaluate any project proposed for fiscal and community impact.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
It was later revealed that Billy Ray had proposed the month before.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
School districts say cutting that funding in half, as proposed, would threaten their ability to offer the array of classes high school students now use to earn college credits and could shift exam costs to families.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2025
That cost her a chance to vote on the state's biannual budget and propose a bill to expand access to mental health resources for residents.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
It was later revealed that Billy Ray had proposed the month before.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
School districts say cutting that funding in half, as proposed, would threaten their ability to offer the array of classes high school students now use to earn college credits and could shift exam costs to families.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2025
That cost her a chance to vote on the state's biannual budget and propose a bill to expand access to mental health resources for residents.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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The organization plans to back GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound to treat obesity in adults as part of a shift in addressing the global obesity epidemic, as reported by Reuters.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The community was planning to shoot a video on May 2 to invite the crew.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Visitors pose at the site of Osaka’s 1970 World Expo, now a park.—
Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Especially in the restaurant’s early weeks, Cooper was regularly in the kitchen, working the grill with vigor, occasionally breaking to pose for selfies.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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This document is intended to provide an overview of the changing state of our knowledge about the process itself and its impact on our environment.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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How is this playing out in 2025? California leaders say that their sanctuary policies are intended to ensure undocumented immigrants can live in their communities without fear of deportation.—
Soumya Karlamangla,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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To see why, contemplate a recent Wall Street Journal headline concerning Meta.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Google had contemplated deals with Android phone makers such as Samsung that would provide exclusivity for not only its search app, but also for its Gemini AI app and Chrome browser, according to a document shown at trial.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Last week, a Ninth Circuit panel denied a request by the administration for a stay in one of the cases, Shilling v. Trump, which was filed on behalf of seven transgender troops actively serving as well as an individual hoping to enlist.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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However, in the future, Yamaha hopes to use other tank alternatives to integrate more efficiently and fit better inside the boat hull.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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After several years of blockbuster growth in the remodeling and design business, the White House’s erratic rollout of tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade is already taking a toll.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Instead of jail time, Ballot Measure 110 aimed to expand addiction treatment services in a state that ranked last in such offerings nationwide, through hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue redirected from a cannabis tax and savings resulting from reductions in arrests and incarceration.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Here's what to know about trying to get one in a pinch.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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He's tried to effectively end birthright citizenship, which is enshrined in the 14th Amendment and has been upheld repeatedly by the Supreme Court.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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