Thesaurus results for PROPOSES

proposes

verb

Definition of proposes next

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 To return the favor, Graham proposes a fake dating scheme with Wells to make her crush, singer Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston), jealous. —

Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects. —

Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026 Slow and steady wins the race In an industry often focused on speed and scale, the team at Celeste Ecoflyers proposes a shift toward deliberate moderation. —

Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026 His budget proposes limiting state corporate tax credits to $5 million, or 50% of a firm’s tax liability, whichever is greater. —

Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 To get extremely precise atomic measurements, Raizen proposes an experiment using a laser to cool and trap individual isotopes—variants of atoms—in an extremely precise atomic clock. —

K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 The investigation proposes the 50cm by 50cm hole in the Ursa Major’s hull would likely have been made by a Barracuda supercavitating torpedo. —

Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects. —

ABC News, 12 May 2026 The plan also proposes universal coverage and would create a new benefit for older workers with disabling conditions. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026

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Research suggests Della Kinder, who mailed the card, was born in 1884, died in 1953, and is buried in Woodruff County.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2026
But the dismal consumer mood as of late, and the weakness in the markets' internals, suggests something may need to give, especially with elevated yields and a rising Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) .

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 May 2026