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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 And basically the letter proposes two ways of determining the pace. — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026 The bill proposes having courts issue site-blocking orders to ISPs, DNS providers, and VPN services that have at least 100,000 monthly users or subscribers in the US. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026 The city government also proposes to strengthen its role as the world's largest offshore hub for renminbi, mainland China's currency, including by exploring the use of renminbi to settle government expenditures where appropriate. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 The 2027 budget proposes bringing the reserves up to 12% of expenditures. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026 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 Instead, the project proposes 49 parking spots in a two-level below-ground garage that can be rented at an additional cost, raising questions among commissioners about whether parking demand will be met. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
  1. suggests
  2. intends
  3. offers
  4. plans
  5. poses
  6. contemplates
  7. recommends
  8. aims
Verb
  • Kpler data suggests commodity tanker traffic through the strait over the past seven days was lower than usual but had not stopped.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But Alvarez suggests housing costs and homeownership are important variables in understanding the changing map.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • Under the strategy, the Japanese automaker intends to streamline its automobile lineup by getting rid of low-performing models and increasing its use of technologies such as artificial intelligence.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The game also was likely their last at Angel Stadium during the 24-year tenure of owner Arte Moreno, who intends to sell the team to Rams owner Stan Kroenke before next season begins.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of intends
Verb
  • Get a bottle of wine from the Kinderhook Bottle Shop to enjoy on the inn porch before dinner at the Mediterranean small-plate restaurant Isola (which even offers a discount for guests of the inn).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The rear camera is slightly tighter at 126 degrees, but still offers plenty of coverage behind you.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • The Ostrich Army spoke of the impending incursion as the advent of jackboot autocracy, but plans to resist it seemed more equivocal.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In particular, plans to develop long-term moon bases could benefit from the information.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of plans
Verb
  • In the first slide, Joanna poses for a selfie during a scenic hike as Chip smiles big while standing behind her.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That should drive major upside to shares of NexGen, even though the project is far from finished and poses risks, per JPMorgan.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 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
  • Henry recommends keeping a travel-size moisturizer or hydrating mist on hand if your work environment tends to be dry.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink in Blowing Rock Western North Carolina is often known for moonshine, like that sold in Cedar Mountain, another small town Southern Living recommends.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • This approach aims to reduce dependence on global raw material sources.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • As the project grows, it is set to employ up to about 100 people — and Haji said the company aims to source talent locally as much as possible.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of aims

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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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