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 At the same time, the escalation ladder proposes using electromagnetic jamming of Starlink to block it in certain regions. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 An outline of the plan shared by Abbott’s campaign proposes a $400 million program in which homeowners can receive up to $10,000 for roofs that can withstand wind and hail damage. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 The study proposes 12 strategies to strengthen the ecosystem, including expanding funding tools, improving tax incentives, supporting distribution and promotion, and recognizing the operational costs needed to build resilient production companies. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026 Superstars-to-be hide within the 2026 draft, which takes on extra weight as the league proposes a total overhaul of its current process. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 July 2026 This project, which is under review by the city, proposes demolishing the long-defunct Kmart building and bringing residences, shops and a new Publix to the plaza. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 The ecology of this small island is dying, and Moana, as the apprentice caretaker of the island, proposes going beyond the reef to find more food. — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 July 2026 The detector satellite Danagoulian proposes would have to be able to get quite close to the suspect spacecraft — a few kilometers. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 July 2026 And what doctors say after the federal government proposes looser restrictions on testosterone. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 July 2026

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Since 2022, the Falcons haven’t finished worse than 10th in the NFL in rushing — and their new offense, led by coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, suggests that won’t soon change.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
This production suggests that Hedwig is actually doing her concert at the Yale Cabaret space, which seats less than 100 people, while Tommy Gnosis is headlining at the nearly 1,000-person capacity Toad’s Place.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of suggests

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During the meeting, Ciesla and Board Trustee Tamara Reese told residents the demolition and re-development of the shopping center is a likely reality because the private owner has the right to sell the site and intends to do so.

— Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Artificial intelligence algorithms then analyze these signals to determine what action the user intends to perform.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of intends

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With 100,000 bonus points, worth roughly $2,000 in travel based on common Chase point valuations, this is one of the richest welcome offers currently available.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Built on volume and consistency Beyond cones, Handel’s offers hurricanes, shakes, sundaes and specialty creations that turn a quick stop into a full dessert event.

— Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of offers

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The club also plans to build a training facility for both the men’s and women’s team to use.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Paxton’s campaign declined to elaborate on which debates Paxton plans to participate in and whether they’ll be televised.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of plans

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The agreement contemplates beginning the design phase of the new stations while the arbitration is ongoing.

— Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
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

Definition of contemplates

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The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying sunscreen about 15 minutes before heading outdoors and choosing one that is broad-spectrum, water-resistant and has an SPF of at least 30.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of recommends

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Burnham wants to continue reducing net migration and voted in support of a bill that aims to further cut channel crossings and direct people to safer, legal routes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Maybe more, as Argentina aims to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup titles since Brazil 64 years ago.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

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