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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in planning
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 proposing
Meanwhile, the California School Boards Association is proposing that the state make the binding commitment to academic improvement that has been lacking.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The city is hiring a consultant to evaluate the impact of removing the bike lanes and proposing potential replacements.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The district was proposing to pay for the cost of their least expensive health care plan for educators and their dependents through June 2027, with teachers potentially sharing some costs after that year.
—The Sacramento Bee, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Last month, Feingold published an open letter to YouTube proposing a native Rent/Buy button for independent creators, allowing filmmakers to sell films directly to audiences without relying on aggregators.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Your discerning side notices details others miss, so name what works and what hurts before proposing adjustments that would fix the latter.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Representative Sam Graves, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is proposing a new fee for electric vehicle owners to compensate for federal gas tax fees, Graves told USA TODAY.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
El Concilio, a coalition of Mexican American neighborhood associations rooted in Austin, is proposing that the street César Chavez, named a few months after Chavez’s death, be reversed to its original name First Street.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
But that hasn’t stopped the Senate president from embracing another bill proposing year-round daylight saving time.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The city is hiring a consultant to evaluate the impact of removing the bike lanes and proposing potential replacements.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The district was proposing to pay for the cost of their least expensive health care plan for educators and their dependents through June 2027, with teachers potentially sharing some costs after that year.
—The Sacramento Bee, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Last month, Feingold published an open letter to YouTube proposing a native Rent/Buy button for independent creators, allowing filmmakers to sell films directly to audiences without relying on aggregators.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Your discerning side notices details others miss, so name what works and what hurts before proposing adjustments that would fix the latter.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Representative Sam Graves, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is proposing a new fee for electric vehicle owners to compensate for federal gas tax fees, Graves told USA TODAY.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
El Concilio, a coalition of Mexican American neighborhood associations rooted in Austin, is proposing that the street César Chavez, named a few months after Chavez’s death, be reversed to its original name First Street.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
But that hasn’t stopped the Senate president from embracing another bill proposing year-round daylight saving time.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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Yet overall hiring was essentially unchanged, suggesting companies are reluctant to fill open positions, perhaps because of uncertainty around the impact of artificial intelligence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s move in 2013 to step down as chairman of the board came weeks after his comments in an interview suggesting that Lululemon products didn’t need to cater to larger women.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cameron is planning to make a presentation to the Aurora City Council with more details about the city’s plans in early April, once more details are ironed out.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The feud began in August as Democratic members of the state Assembly were planning resolutions honoring Hispanic heritage and Hispanic veterans in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month in September, according to the criminal complaint.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Iran has claimed victory in the extraordinary public relations battle that played out since Immigration Minister Tony Burke released to the media on March 10 a photo of him posing with five women who had accepted protection visas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nmecha holds back, posing doubt for Sanchez and a narrow window for his pass out.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Krithika, who currently lives in California, has developed her own following, despite (like her mother) not initially intending to make dance her profession.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gaither spent three days stranded in Doha after only intending to make a brief stop there following an African safari.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The league had been offering more than 70% net revenue for the players.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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These black leggings fit the bill perfectly, offering superior stretch, softness, and sweat-wicking while still being low-key enough for your post-gym coffee run.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan said the sliver of land is the only available parcel in her district, and knew city staff was contemplating the location.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Throughout United Village, plans also call for a Bailey Nurseries garden greenspace, outdoor murals and additional public art, with longer-term plans contemplating an open-air pavilion that could double as an ice rink and outdoor market.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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But Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are the exceptions after literally going from unknowns to household names in, like, a week.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chris Beard, the former UT coach, guided his team to an unlikely semifinal berth, but the early exit for a Texas squad that never really found its footing this season in going 18-14 had the Longhorns riding the bubble.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Purdue was a top two seed for the third time in four years and aiming for its second Final Four in three seasons, while Queens, the small, private school from Charlotte, was making its March Madness debut.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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Related Stories Organized by the Series Mania Institute and Beta, the indie European TV-film powerhouse, Series Mania weighs in as one of Europe’s prestige development labs, focusing on filmmakers and TV directors aiming to make their first drama series as its driving creative force.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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