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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 plan also proposes universal coverage and would create a new benefit for older workers with disabling conditions.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
City leaders weigh in Whatever the team proposes at Washington Square Park would be subject to the city’s rules surrounding park space.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Whitmire also proposes to charge the utility system $104 million for its pipes using the city right of way, a payment that will also go into the general fund.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
The framework proposes allotting $20 million of it to the Rays.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The governor proposes the budget and the Legislature must approve it — and also can make revisions.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Generally, two options strongly consider socioeconomic factors and the new rankings, while a third proposes cuts more evenly across the city.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Newsom’s 2026-27 budget proposes $200 million in rebates for electric vehicles purchased.
—Aaron Cantú, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead of a mutual parting of ways, Howard professes his love for Nancy and proposes that the two be together.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
City leaders weigh in Whatever the team proposes at Washington Square Park would be subject to the city’s rules surrounding park space.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Whitmire also proposes to charge the utility system $104 million for its pipes using the city right of way, a payment that will also go into the general fund.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
The framework proposes allotting $20 million of it to the Rays.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The governor proposes the budget and the Legislature must approve it — and also can make revisions.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Generally, two options strongly consider socioeconomic factors and the new rankings, while a third proposes cuts more evenly across the city.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Newsom’s 2026-27 budget proposes $200 million in rebates for electric vehicles purchased.
—Aaron Cantú, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead of a mutual parting of ways, Howard professes his love for Nancy and proposes that the two be together.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
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De la Sanch, an assistant professor of environmental science and studies at DePaul University, suggests the reemergence and spread of novel viruses like hantaviruses may be due to climate change, deforestation and urbanization.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Prosecutors also said the evidence suggests the gun wasn't in his hands, but in a flimsy holder under his belt.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In a court filing Tuesday, prosecutors said Fairley intends to plead guilty in the sports betting case and a separate case in which he and others are accused of scheming to obtain nonpublic information to bet on college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association games.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Overall, Barclays intends to return more than £15 billion of capital to shareholders between 2026 and 2028.—
Chloe Taylor,Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The exotic box offers a minimum one year of self-employment without tax returns.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The resort offers oceanfront accommodations, sunrise yoga, cocktails and fresh seafood, with a strong focus on beachfront relaxation and spa experiences.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The left-leaning Pipeline Fund, which started in 2018, helped Democrats in Florida pick up fifteen school-board seats in 2024, and plans to back candidates in school-board and other down-ballot races across twenty-one states in the next midterms.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Lufthansa plans to raise airfares to offset higher jet fuel costs.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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But there’s a difference between an outbreak that has scientific and public health importance and one that poses widespread risk to the population at large.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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Tracy Arm, in fact, still poses a bit of a mystery despite the work done to recreate the event.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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For one, state law contemplates the state of Wisconsin—and not private residents—as being able to lawfully operate a lottery in Wisconsin.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jessie Buckley stars as the Young Woman — her name and occupation changing frequently — who contemplates ending her seven-week relationship during a Thanksgiving trip to meet her boyfriend Jake's (Jesse Plemons) parents at their farmhouse.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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Speight recommends removing piles of brush around your home's foundation and keeping grass cut low.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Sorrel Lastly, Craig recommends sorrel as an easy-to-grow perennial vegetable.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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The United States and Iran are moving closer to an agreement on a short memorandum that aims to end the Iran war, a regional source familiar with the negotiations sad.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The chips are expected to play a key role in Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin AI architecture, which aims to power advanced AI workloads in data centers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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