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proposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of propose
1
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 The company’s Tau Scaling Law, unveiled in May, proposes a different route to increasing transistor density without relying on cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet lithography. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Project Polymath, for instance — founded by Dan Futrell, former CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation, which gives scholarships to military veterans — proposes to mentor bachelor's degree students beginning in 2028. — Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 The article proposes storytelling as a vital solution, asserting its unique human quality inspires engagement and cannot be faked. — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 To avoid that fate, Jack proposes that Nora help stage his murder, pin the blame on somebody else, and collect the $30 million insurance payout for the two of them to share. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 The study proposes a three- or four-hour limit for parking in commercial districts. — Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The district also proposes closing Flatirons Elementary and dividing its attendance area between Whittier and Foothill elementary schools. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 In turn, Axira proposes a risky deal — steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a dating competition where highborn citizenship is on the line. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The Department of Homeland Security, which doesn’t seem willing or able to keep its agents from killing unarmed civilians, proposes to equip them with gloves that give electric shocks. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
  1. suggests
  2. intends
  3. offers
  4. plans
  5. poses
  6. contemplates
  7. recommends
  8. aims
Verb
  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 A purchase could feel more personal than the price tag suggests.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This sudden shift from drugs to body parts suggests that Father Joe may have been intended as a mini-series (or at the very least a comic book), having the freewheeling quality of ’the ’70s TV show Kung Fu.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • For example, World Rugby intends to incentivise cities, where possible, by intentionally placing nations in the group phase of the 24-team tournament in regions which house a significant proportion of their diaspora.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • The county intends to hire FEMA public assistance consultant firm Del Sol Consulting, which is owned by two former FEMA employees, to navigate FEMA requirements and maximize reimbursement.
    — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of intends
Verb
  • No, what a theme park offers is an artistic interpretation, one that filters the natural world through the stories that define our lives.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Apprisen Learn More Highlights Founded in 1955, Apprisen offers budgeting workshops, debt management plans, credit counseling, housing seminars and bankruptcy education in person and online.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • California Teachers Association plans to file a lawsuit against the state Tuesday over its decision to withhold Proposition 98 funding from schools in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.
    — Chaewon Chung Updated September 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Beginning in the new fiscal year, the city plans to reduce the median bimonthly residential water and sewer bill from $78 to $62, a 21% reduction based on an average monthly consumption of 5,250 gallons.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of plans
Verb
  • California lawmakers are calling for emergency legislation and criminal penalties for creators of rogue AI systems after top AI executives publicly claimed that their technology poses existential threats to humanity.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • One person, all dolled up for a gala, poses on the red carpet.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of poses
Verb
  • The series contemplates topics like shady lending practices by financial institutions — something that will resonate deeply with today’s economy — and the ethics of placing oneself in a news story.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The new agreement reportedly contemplates enormous amounts of private investment, but even supporters acknowledge that major increases in production could take years.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemplates
Verb
  • The federal agency recommends that people who get traditional Medicare also enroll in Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage.
    — Michelle Marchante September 15, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For a more definitive result, Virginia Cooperative Extension recommends having a qualified laboratory analyze a sample.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • The initiative aims to bring positivity and hope to children battling critical illnesses.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The free meals program aims to combat malnutrition and reduce childhood stunting by providing meals to nearly 90 million students, toddlers and pregnant women.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of aims

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