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 The agent proposes; the human reviews, edits, approves, or rejects; and the system brings reasoning and evidence with the recommendation. — William Jones, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Charli proposes a spree encompassing a handbag, shoes, jewelry and eventually a Jaeger-LeCoultre. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 This led to the timing hypothesis, which proposes that some groups may experience more benefit and less risk from menopausal hormone therapy based on their age. — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 Most dictionaries do not even list the meaning—’to kill’—that the government now proposes. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026 The Secretary of Defense (now known as the Secretary of War) proposes a nuclear strike as a precautionary response, but the team decides that nuclear annihilation is scarcely preferable to a new pandemic. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026 Piñón also proposes the use of renewable energies, such as solar, and producing ethanol from sugarcane, as Brazil does. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 This article proposes an Ability to Pay framework for assessing grocery affordability, one that focuses on whether households can still purchase life's essentials after meeting their other financial obligations. — Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
  1. suggests
  2. intends
  3. offers
  4. plans
  5. poses
  6. contemplates
  7. recommends
  8. aims
Verb
  • The emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That expectation accurately reflects concerns that various justices have expressed about these laws, and their decision to finally take up the issue suggests those doubts run deep.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • Cancelo is anticipated to sign a two-year deal, offering valuable experience and versatility, particularly at right-back, a position Hansi Flick intends for him.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • One source said Netanyahu is highly skeptical that Hamas intends to disarm and believes instead that group is using the framework to buy time and avert another Israeli military campaign.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of intends
Verb
  • Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Xandria offers a healthy reminder—especially for anyone hanging onto jeans that no longer fit.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • Charlotte’s communication director did not respond to the Observer on Thursday when asked whether the city plans to address public conversations surrounding Juliana’s death.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Dade Heritage Trust plans to relocate the historic building to Coconut Grove.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of plans
Verb
  • Roseville Police Department Residents are being urged to keep their distance and call authorities if the bear behaves aggressively or poses an immediate threat.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The heat now poses an additional danger to residents still shaken by the quake, many of whom are sleeping in their cars after their homes were damaged or destroyed.
    — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 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
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children shouldn't consume any caffeine.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Before moving in, talk about money The Gottman Institute recommends that couples talk openly about income, debt and spending habits before combining households.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • In mid-July, the president’s son and influential adviser, Youssef Pezeshkian, posted a series of messages about the need to balance realistic military aims with a weak economy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The school is in the due diligence period and aims to close on the property soon ahead of renovation work to turn office space back into classrooms for the 2027-28 school year.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of aims

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