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
Goodwill already owns the 6.8-acre lot between Broadway and Garland Avenue, near 28th Street, where the new development is being proposed.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2017, the church proposed creating a green space and prayer garden on the site, per the city.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
France began mandating age verification for adult content in April, and, in June, President Emmanuel Macron proposed banning children under the age of fifteen from social media.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Ocean City officials are in talks with online retail giant Amazon about bringing the first transatlantic data cable to Maryland, with a U.S. landing point proposed at the Ocean City Municipal Airport, according to town manager Terry McGean.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2025
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2017, the church proposed creating a green space and prayer garden on the site, per the city.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
France began mandating age verification for adult content in April, and, in June, President Emmanuel Macron proposed banning children under the age of fifteen from social media.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Ocean City officials are in talks with online retail giant Amazon about bringing the first transatlantic data cable to Maryland, with a U.S. landing point proposed at the Ocean City Municipal Airport, according to town manager Terry McGean.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
Verb
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Trump had recently suggested that a meeting could happen soon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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While some major lawmakers have commented on weather modification, none have pledged to ban chemtrails as Mace suggested on Wednesday.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
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The stadium would seemingly compete with Republic FC’s new stadium that is initially planned to fit 12,000 fans with the ability to expand to 20,000 or more, and also serve as a potential venue for concerts and events.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The primary marijuana and hemp bill hasn't passed − and some controversial ideas are off the table − but Republicans plan to resume discussions later this year.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
17 Aug. 2025
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In another case, aerial imagery helped stakeholders monitor a rising river in British Columbia that posed severe flood risks.—
Gary Weinstein,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The last few years have seen Chimaev face criticism due to his ties to notorious Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov – the two have posed together for photos and Kadyrov attended Chimaev’s wedding in 2022.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Instead of selling reactors, Oklo intends to provide electricity through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), overseeing operations from construction to output.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That said, when asked about their five-year plans, more family offices intended to increase rather than decrease their allocations to private equity and other private assets.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hodges has been contemplating his future, talking with God to figure things out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The bottom line is downright depressing: short of a direct U.S. military intervention that no serious analyst would contemplate, Trump’s toolkit to will a Ukraine peace deal into existence is bare.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Moving forward, the team hopes to compile even higher resolution observations from JWST.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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With these new findings, researchers are hoping to revive the sea star population and restore balance to the ecosystem, the outlet reported.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Since then, Cincinnati police have launched a roving task force, a drone program, more visible patrols and several other programs aimed at increasing safety in the neighborhoods where residents come to work and visit for entertainment: Downtown and Over-the-Rhine.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The initiative aims to support local musicians who often face challenges with affordable parking.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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For something that plays up the amber and warmth, try layering it with Maison Margiela Jazz Club underneath.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
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This has been a trying time for my family, me and my fans, and the support throughout the garage and my partners has been a bright spot.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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