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as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in intends
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 proposes
Yet Mamdani proposes to turn Gotham into a laboratory for radical economic redistribution and left-wing social engineering.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The team proposes a few different mechanisms that could account for the unexpectedly rapid brightening of this comet from beyond the solar system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Quantum gravity, the latest framework uniting relativity and quantum mechanics, proposes that even space and time are not fundamental.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Denim 21 Micron was born from their exclusive 21 Micron wool, providing a performance fabric that is resistant, breathable and durable — Vitale Barberis Canonico proposes using the fabric for a suit for an everyday wearable style that emphasizes refinement yet practicality.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Ames proposes that the city put in a new bridge just to the side of the old one, which could be preserved and stabilized and even fenced off to keep people from walking on it.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Wilders also proposes banning government and military personnel from taking an oath to Allah, a move critics say would effectively bar many Muslims from public service.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The county proposes spending the cash to build a multi-use complex with a crisis stabilization unit, a mental health rehabilitation center, a social rehabilitation facility, an adult residential substance use disorder treatment facility and an outpatient community mental health clinic.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Perez, meanwhile, has remained firmly opposed to almost everything La Liga or its president proposes.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The team proposes a few different mechanisms that could account for the unexpectedly rapid brightening of this comet from beyond the solar system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Quantum gravity, the latest framework uniting relativity and quantum mechanics, proposes that even space and time are not fundamental.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Denim 21 Micron was born from their exclusive 21 Micron wool, providing a performance fabric that is resistant, breathable and durable — Vitale Barberis Canonico proposes using the fabric for a suit for an everyday wearable style that emphasizes refinement yet practicality.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Ames proposes that the city put in a new bridge just to the side of the old one, which could be preserved and stabilized and even fenced off to keep people from walking on it.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Wilders also proposes banning government and military personnel from taking an oath to Allah, a move critics say would effectively bar many Muslims from public service.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The county proposes spending the cash to build a multi-use complex with a crisis stabilization unit, a mental health rehabilitation center, a social rehabilitation facility, an adult residential substance use disorder treatment facility and an outpatient community mental health clinic.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Perez, meanwhile, has remained firmly opposed to almost everything La Liga or its president proposes.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
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His original, undoctored manuscript even suggests that James might have plotted to have Elizabeth assassinated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mental health and immune response are affected by how animals are feeling—and, as the rash of stereotypies suggests, captive animals are not feeling well.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the future, the company intends to move beyond just one habitat and build a network of underwater stations for continuous ocean research.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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He soon gets roped into doing battle with the Devils of Kimon, a demonic ninja clan that intends to overthrow the country’s leadership.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Commercial Launch Archer has partnered with Abu Dhabi Aviation, which plans to launch a commercial eVTOL service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s second city in the near future.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ford had said the province plans to pay $54 million (about $75 million Canadian) for the ads to air across multiple American television stations using audio and video of Reagan speaking about tariffs in 1987.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Nvidia boss, who regularly poses for selfies with fans, also went outside the restaurant a few times to hand out kimbap, typical Korean street food fare, and treats to those gathered.—
Gina Chon,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The novel also poses questions about topics like womanhood, motherhood and feminism — which Blake hopes will get readers thinking too.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the finale, overwhelmed with guilt, Louis goes to a train station and contemplates suicide.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Accompanied by tender, understated guitar, Gill contemplates the sacrifices and rewards that come with a life devoted to music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Among the things Rodrik recommends are learning the lessons of China’s remarkable industrial rise, focussing on services rather than manufacturing, and further exploiting the dramatic fall in the cost of green energy.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The kitchen is a very messy room, which is why Sandifer highly recommends cleaning your kitchen table and chairs after every use.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Among VenApp users who support the government’s aims is a resident of a slum on the outskirts of Caracas who spoke anonymously, fearing government retaliation for speaking to a foreign journalist and retribution from neighbors who oppose Maduro.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pivotal recall election on ballot in Mesa Voters in parts of Mesa will decide a historic recall election that aims to remove a sitting council member in favor of a political newcomer.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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