Thesaurus results for PROPOSES

proposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of propose

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 Now suppose the group of 300 proposes its own three-person slate. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026 Lula proposes preserving Brazil’s autonomy by simultaneously strengthening ties with all major powers and engaging in multilateral diplomacy as much as possible. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 DeMaio questioned whether Weber understood what Proposition 39 proposes. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 This collision of horror and beauty is key to Jafa’s work, which proposes terror as a basic condition of life. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Camp Mystic recently submitted a Chapter 11 reorganization plan that proposes auctioning off its 749 acres of land and all of its other assets to an independent buyer. — San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2026 Galbut proposes that the property-tax dollars his company would pay to Miami-Dade on the new tower instead be applied solely to maintaining the existing courthouse. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Its application in Oklahoma proposes a school that would provide both secular and religious education. — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 The No Fakes bill proposes to cover unauthorized replicas of a person’s voice and likeness more broadly. — Shira Lazar, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026

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Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

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Parker also said Boeing intends to maintain its focus on quality as production increases.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
Ellison intends to focus on the company’s long-term strategy, creative vision and direction, including talent relationships, strategic partnerships, technology and capital allocation.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of intends

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Perroquet offers complimentary chairs that guests can grab from the lobby on their way out to the beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Neighbors said in an email to The Star that the development offers a chance to own a home in Lenexa’s City Center, which features restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of offers

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The company plans to actually remove debris beginning in 2027.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
Quaise plans to direct that energy underground to heat rock intensely enough to remove it, replacing the mechanical cutting action of conventional drill bits.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of plans

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The study did not examine cognitively healthy people and does not suggest that glucosamine poses a risk to those who take it for joint health.

— Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Dozens of flights to and from Catalina Island have crashed over the years, with pilots saying the airport poses its share of challenges.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of poses

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Neither yet contemplates an agent that delegates to another agent at four in the morning.

— Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of contemplates

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The National Trust recommends Windermere's western shore for exploring on foot or by bike, with a four-mile lakeside path running towards Wray Castle through woodland and along the water's edge.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Kidder recommends keeping a bottle of vinegar mixed with water in your bathroom and spraying down your bathtub regularly for maintenance.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommends

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The second, Stillpoint, aims to release and restore calm with a deep oil-free massage, along with rocking compressions, assisted stretches, and Kansa wand techniques.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
The project aims to run AI locally rather than rely entirely on cloud services, with Ajax intended to handle tasks such as web searches, browsing, email, calendars, and other daily activities.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

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