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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
What’s worse, the report proposes to geo-fence them to insulate them from newcomers.
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M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Rheinmetall proposes an even more sophisticated anti-drone round for Skyranger called AHEAD which will be over $1,000 a shot.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Mitty proposes two leadership choices amid this landscape.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite dropping the gas tax hike, the budget still proposes a 50-cent increase in bus and Metrorail fares, marking the first fare rise since 2013.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The company also proposes that tokenized assets are clearly labeled as such, so participants that want to clear and settle their trades and the Depository Trust Company that handles clearing and settlement will carry out the order, Nasdaq said in the filing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The White House now proposes to shift away from that system and toward one that prioritizes applicants with higher wages or advanced educational credentials.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Intersectionality proposes that societal problems such as crime and illiteracy correct themselves if opportunities and environments are evened out via public policy.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The tool proposes a short hold to allow passengers to make the flight, but only if a hold wouldn't cause schedule disruptions, American spokesman Dan Landson said.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Rheinmetall proposes an even more sophisticated anti-drone round for Skyranger called AHEAD which will be over $1,000 a shot.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Mitty proposes two leadership choices amid this landscape.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite dropping the gas tax hike, the budget still proposes a 50-cent increase in bus and Metrorail fares, marking the first fare rise since 2013.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The company also proposes that tokenized assets are clearly labeled as such, so participants that want to clear and settle their trades and the Depository Trust Company that handles clearing and settlement will carry out the order, Nasdaq said in the filing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The White House now proposes to shift away from that system and toward one that prioritizes applicants with higher wages or advanced educational credentials.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Intersectionality proposes that societal problems such as crime and illiteracy correct themselves if opportunities and environments are evened out via public policy.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The tool proposes a short hold to allow passengers to make the flight, but only if a hold wouldn't cause schedule disruptions, American spokesman Dan Landson said.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
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However, new research suggests inflammation could also be a major contributor to heart issues in women.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The August employment report showed a fall of fifteen thousand in the number of federal employees, which suggests that the DOGE job cuts may be starting to show up in the official figures.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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In her annual State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc intends to accelerate efforts to phase out all purchases of Russian fossil fuels and to crack down on Moscow's shadow oil shipping fleet.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The theater, which opened in October 2007, offers 12,000 square feet of VIP and hospitality areas and 10 dressing rooms, according to the venue's website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Designed by renowned golf architect Brad Bell, the 18-hole course offers something for both the scratch golfer and the weekend warrior.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Terra Lawson-Remer, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, plans to present a proposal to the board as well.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, the team plans to investigate the exact cellular mechanism that results in the cross-species cloning that Iberian harvester queens perform.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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That poses a challenge for some of NATO’s more traditional air defence systems, which were designed to protect against missiles and manned aircraft.—
Andrew Gray,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Silver knows better than anyone, this sticky situation poses a serious risk to consumer faith in the Association.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not everyone contemplates the cosmos, but star sign beliefs may lead us to choose our romantic partner or judge our existing partner’s motives and intentions, based on what their horoscope says.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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On Christmas Eve, facing financial ruin and disillusionment, George contemplates taking his life.—
JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks,
Boston Herald,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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For longevity, Poole highly recommends applying a chemical protector to couches.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study recommends a large-scale mechanical removal of the muck, and the use of algicides and other measures to keep it from growing back.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to a five-pillar plan shared with CNBC, Cruz also aims to create federal standards for AI, prevent AI from being used in harmful ways such as scams, allow free speech and address ethical concerns.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Slate Auto, which is also funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and General Catalyst, aims to bring modular, fully customizable electric trucks to market.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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