1
as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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2
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
Two members of Milwaukee County's Board of Supervisors are proposing a new strategy to reduce fare evasion on county buses that would place uniformed security staff on buses and at high-evasion bus stops.
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Under the contract, Genesys Hospital is proposing 60 percent of nurses would make more than $100,000 per year, not including holiday or overtime pay.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefiting Disney’s own live TV products — like Hulu + Live TV and, soon, Fubo.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The Labor Department is proposing to reduce farmers’ costs by lowering the wages offered through the H-2A program.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefiting Disney’s own live TV products – like Hulu + Live TV and, soon, Fubo.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Leading labs are already increasingly leveraging AI systems to accelerate their own research and development (R&D) pipelines, by designing new algorithms, proposing entirely new architectures or optimizing code.
—Yoshua Bengio, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Those crypto boys are at it again, this time proposing a giant, 450-foot-tall statue on of San Francisco Bay’s Alcatraz Island, according to local outlet KRON4.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Lor, Carter’s press secretary, said Wednesday there’s no case law that prohibits what the city is proposing.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Under the contract, Genesys Hospital is proposing 60 percent of nurses would make more than $100,000 per year, not including holiday or overtime pay.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefiting Disney’s own live TV products — like Hulu + Live TV and, soon, Fubo.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The Labor Department is proposing to reduce farmers’ costs by lowering the wages offered through the H-2A program.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefiting Disney’s own live TV products – like Hulu + Live TV and, soon, Fubo.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Leading labs are already increasingly leveraging AI systems to accelerate their own research and development (R&D) pipelines, by designing new algorithms, proposing entirely new architectures or optimizing code.
—Yoshua Bengio, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Those crypto boys are at it again, this time proposing a giant, 450-foot-tall statue on of San Francisco Bay’s Alcatraz Island, according to local outlet KRON4.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Lor, Carter’s press secretary, said Wednesday there’s no case law that prohibits what the city is proposing.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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However, officials earlier this year canceled a round of foreign-service applications and exams, suggesting there may have been a buildup of demand.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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While the Argentine peso initially rose following Bessent’s announcement, the currency set a fresh low earlier this week, suggesting more work could be needed to stabilize it.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Burnstine, an associate professor at Lynn University in Florida, told WalletHub the key to saving is planning meals, shopping with a list, comparing unit prices, choosing store brands and setting a firm grocery budget.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The percentage of corporate directors who said their boards were planning to add gender diversity fell to 9% from 21% in 2024.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bjork, however, went all-in on the look, posing on the cover of Vogue Scandinavia in the blurred tulle Margiela gown with a merkin wig, fashioned from real human hair and painstakingly embroidered to the crotch of an underlaid silk stocking bodysuit.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The declaration of job cuts by the Interior Department was filed in the North District of California’s San Francisco Division, saying that the department is intending to lay off a total of 2,050 workers over 89 units.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Yunan follows an exiled Syrian writer (played by Lebanese actor Georges Khabbaz) who travels to a remote North Sea island intending to end his life.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander briefly addressed the raucous crowd, offering thanks for the community’s unwavering support.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Institute will focus on advocating for the island’s screen sector on the international stage, offering production support, location coordination, and financial assistance.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Louise Hémon The jury would also like to acknowledge a director whose film transported us into an extreme landscape, and created an unsettling atmosphere that kept us contemplating the nature of lust, education, and violence.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the old flivver was ticking along, reminding Drew of happy hours—leaning on opposing fenders under its hood with Lloyd, contemplating the Dart’s latest ailment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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But for Dylan, going from Jew to Jesus freak—however slack a Jew he’d been—was no more questionable or embarrassing to him than going from acoustic to electric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Adrian Green was shot by Glendale police officers after aiming a gun at them as shown in body-camera footage.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As for the on-court play, Groth said the team will focus on maintaining a fast tempo, aiming for consistent ball control, effective serves and a serve receive that sets them up for success.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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