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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
The budget also proposes a 10%, or $73 billion cut, in non-defense spending compared to 2026 levels.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The budget proposes more than $19 billion for federal law enforcement -- a 15% increase from 2026.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Google's Project Suncatcher proposes flying groupings of satellites in extremely tight clusters to reduce that latency.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Within the Department of Housing and Urban Development section, the White House proposes cutting funding for two housing programs.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Our study proposes canopy bridges and other wildlife crossings.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The new document calls for no officers to be lost in any police district, but proposes increasing manpower in the city’s high-growth areas, such as the West Loop.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the same breath, the city acknowledges planning fewer historic designations but proposes doing more in poorer communities.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In Overland Park, Driven Development proposes a rent-to-own model, where Driven Development would set the rent and save a portion of it to later help residents with a down payment.
—Taylor O’Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The budget proposes more than $19 billion for federal law enforcement -- a 15% increase from 2026.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Google's Project Suncatcher proposes flying groupings of satellites in extremely tight clusters to reduce that latency.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Within the Department of Housing and Urban Development section, the White House proposes cutting funding for two housing programs.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Our study proposes canopy bridges and other wildlife crossings.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The new document calls for no officers to be lost in any police district, but proposes increasing manpower in the city’s high-growth areas, such as the West Loop.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the same breath, the city acknowledges planning fewer historic designations but proposes doing more in poorer communities.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In Overland Park, Driven Development proposes a rent-to-own model, where Driven Development would set the rent and save a portion of it to later help residents with a down payment.
—Taylor O’Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
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Much in the popular culture suggests any aliens might be aggressive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The issue has grown pressing enough that NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said the league intends to curb some of the tanking by changing the lottery process.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The developer intends to complete the last of the townhomes in a first phase of the community by 2030, according to Planning Board documents.—
Joe Marusak
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The team and players — two of whom accepted asylum offers to remain in Australia — didn't comment on the matter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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DoorDash holds more than half of the US food delivery market and offers drone services in parts of Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Virginia.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Now back in Kansas City, Strahm plans to settle back into his Midwest lifestyle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fuller defeated Shawn Harris, who plans to challenge him again in November.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If allowed to stand, this poses problems for utilities, grid operators, and regulators who plan for decades-long timeframes, only to be overruled by short-term political imperatives that favor certain industries.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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In one snapshot, the late longtime owner and former boxing trainer Jimmy Glenn poses with the late Muhammad Ali.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Connor contemplates revisiting an old relationship.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Robert Pogue Harrison contemplates our ever-growing will to ignorance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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To ward pests and disease, the gardening company recommends using organic sprays or Neem oil and regularly checking your plants for signs of infestation or illness.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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To water orchids, Chadwick recommends lifting out the plastic pot that is often housed within a decorative planter.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Amazon aims to have the best membership service in the world, and live sports have become a big part of it.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hatfield said the cooperative aims to lease back its headquarters site, one of the smaller buildings on the campus, from any buyer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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