Thesaurus results for PROPOSING

proposing

verb

Definition of proposing next

present participle of propose

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 The already acrimonious relationship continued to sour amid a protracted and bitter legal battle, and as Dan started dating Kolkena, before eventually proposing to her. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 In 2009, Prince Daniel broke with Swedish tradition by proposing to Princess Victoria with a diamond ring. —

Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 At a time when the football commentariat in Italy is proposing that the entire system of Italian football be demolished, Sassuolo act as a reminder than not all is bad. —

James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026 Edged Data Centers, a subsidiary of sustainable infrastructure company Endeavor, is proposing to build the data center near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Chapin School Road. —

Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 Wikstrom’s resulting research challenges the idea that mass timber leads to deforestation—instead, proposing a system where urban construction actively supports forest health. —

Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 4 May 2026 GameStop, the popular video games retailer, is proposing to buy eBay for about $56 billion in cash and stock. —

Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 May 2026 Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing to spend $300 million for student safety measures in next year’s budget, a $10 million increase from last year, but the funding can only be used for public schools. —

Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026 To address its funding shortfall, the county is proposing eliminating hundreds of positions and adopting a series of measures that the county asserts will reduce costs and improve efficiency. —

Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 2 May 2026

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The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 May 2026
Reports indicate that significant numbers of voters are only now tuning into the campaign as the June primary election approaches, suggesting the race has struggled to maintain sustained engagement or generate early momentum.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026