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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
  1. suggests
  2. intends
  3. offers
  4. plans
  5. poses
  6. contemplates
  7. recommends
  8. aims
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Tonight offers two more compelling home run bets for slugging first basemen with above-average power and favorable matchups.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Every Leeds supporter will be crossing their fingers that the hierarchy prove persuasive — and that Trafford offers their club a long-term solution in goal.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of offers
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  • With 35 years of international experience in the industry, Vignati plans to build more partnerships worldwide to create more visibility and opportunities for artists, audiences and the Charlotte community.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • According to The Hill, plans to participate in an opening ceremony for a new bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit have been canceled.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of plans
Verb
  • This widespread stagnation, often stemming from slow early-career development and structural barriers, poses a costly problem for businesses, driving high turnover and eroding institutional knowledge.
    — Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Given how much shareholder value is pegged directly to him, any merger poses risk.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of poses
Verb
  • As humanity contemplates the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change, Sulej says the story of the Mastodonsaurus offers some hope.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of contemplates
Verb
  • Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • Cornerstone recommends a roadmap of where the organization wants to be, ensuring that the projects to be completed in the upcoming year align with this goal.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • 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
Definition of aims

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