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 Still, Flock’s co-founder says Flock is ready to accept more regulations like the city of Atlanta proposes. — Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 China’s new plan proposes using big data and specialized AI models to accelerate this process. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 In addition, the company proposes a series of townhouses, duplexes and quadplexes with two- and three-bedroom units. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026 That took place about a minute later when Picard proposes a game of poker. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026 The government proposes a 20%-30% windfall profits tax on mining companies that have benefited from prices that have risen since last year. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 Godfrey proposes a pan-European fleet of orbital bodyguards patrolling clusters of European assets to ward off future Russian attempts to jam or damage the satellites. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Much has been made about Amendment 3, the statewide ballot initiative that proposes tripling the homestead exemption for primary residences in the first year. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 Neither state proposes an alternative to the Interior Department’s allocation; the thrust of their case is that the Interior Department hasn’t followed the law in imposing its own measures. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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Some research suggests rates of stroke go up around both spring and fall clock changes, although the risk of death is higher in the spring, says Beth Malow, a professor of neurology and pediatrics at Vanderbilt University.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
Public polling suggests the tax’s critics have the wind at their back.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggests

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a lawsuit that intends to weigh in on the results of the Senate race in Alaska.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
The company intends to keep testing its defenses as model capabilities advance, rather than assume that today’s security measures will remain sufficient.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of intends

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In addition to the £120 million infusion, the UK also plans to dole out £60 million to a sovereign AI fund to help boost domestic AI companies, and £18 million to boost homegrown chip design.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The Justice Department, by comparison, plans to send out 1,000 people.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

And with just 89 examples built, finding one available today poses a significant challenge.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
On the one hand, the journalist’s role is to gather information, and so walking out or not covering news events poses a difficult conundrum.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of poses

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Article 39 also contemplates an Accountability and Care Committee that helps to develop injury-surveillance systems and conducts investigations.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The letter of intent contemplates a PIPE (private investment in public equity) financing of $75 million, subject to upsize.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of contemplates

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The blogger also recommends finding a stay with a cozy fireplace, as winter brings cooler days and occasional rain to the North Bay.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026
The citizens’ assembly recommends the state bear the full cost, which would involve far more than an income tax hike on high earners would generate.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of recommends

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By increasing its manufacturing capacity, the company aims to strengthen its ability to deliver advanced systems to customers.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
The florist, which aims to open in late November, will specialize in seasonal floral arrangements and specialty bouquets.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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