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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
Hilton proposes to reform the California Environmental Quality Act so that only government prosecutors can sue, preventing private individuals and organizations from stopping or delaying new housing projects.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In addition, the Cruz-Cantwell bill proposes an agent registry system and a cap on agents’ commissions, an intriguing concept but one with legal complexity.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Posadas proposes expanding the reproductive justice framework to include not just having kids but participating in all the care tasks needed to sustain human society.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 May 2026
The pope proposes that overreliance on AI risks weakening human resourcefulness and creativity, and that sharing intimate conversations with chatbots can be dangerous and isolating.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The team proposes that such conditions persisted at Hapcheon, forming a hydrothermal lake capable of supporting microbial ecosystems.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
The popular celestial compass theory proposes that insects use the Moon for navigation and mistake artificial light from a steady source for the light from the Moon.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
The developer also proposes roughly 30 affordable housing units and additions to the Carolina Thread Trail, Knox said.
—Joe Marusak
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Under the strong-mayor system Lee proposes, the mayor would be solely responsible for city operations, including hiring and firing the city administrator.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In addition, the Cruz-Cantwell bill proposes an agent registry system and a cap on agents’ commissions, an intriguing concept but one with legal complexity.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Posadas proposes expanding the reproductive justice framework to include not just having kids but participating in all the care tasks needed to sustain human society.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 May 2026
The pope proposes that overreliance on AI risks weakening human resourcefulness and creativity, and that sharing intimate conversations with chatbots can be dangerous and isolating.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The team proposes that such conditions persisted at Hapcheon, forming a hydrothermal lake capable of supporting microbial ecosystems.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
The popular celestial compass theory proposes that insects use the Moon for navigation and mistake artificial light from a steady source for the light from the Moon.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
The developer also proposes roughly 30 affordable housing units and additions to the Carolina Thread Trail, Knox said.
—Joe Marusak
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Under the strong-mayor system Lee proposes, the mayor would be solely responsible for city operations, including hiring and firing the city administrator.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The ultimate goal of the Artemis program is to return astronauts to the surface of the moon, where NASA intends to establish a permanent base.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the county intends to reopen and expand their Property Tax Bridge Fund program to help support local governments and their agencies that rely primarily on property tax revenue to fund essential services.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The bar offers wall-to-wall TVs, food, drinks and game day specials.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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For surfing, Playa Cativo Lodge offers two half-day surf excursions to Matapalo and Pavones, which are both a short boat ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Tyrnauer also plans to use Tribeca Festival’s history to spark a larger conversation about cities, art, and the need for connection, examining how De Niro and Rosenthal harnessed cinema as a form of civic architecture and activism.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Roberts plans to start Robinson behind the plate Friday, catching right-hander Roki Sasaki and giving Dalton Rushing a break after serving as the backstop for five straight games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The project team stressed that this poses a problem, however.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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While the pest poses no threat to food safety, its presence is disrupting the transportation of animals and threatening to squeeze margins further for the struggling beef industry.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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The negotiating agreement between the city and Green also contemplates a small boutique hotel, although it is not required.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Barton recommends using them in recipes like jams, jellies, preserves, and smoothies where their softer texture won't be an issue.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Rosenthal recommends splurging on universal-voltage hair tools, so you’re never left without an option for a quick touch-up abroad.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The press aims to champion writing that is urgent and insurgent.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The answers are out there, and NewsNation aims to find them.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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