proposing

verb

present participle of propose
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 In videos shared on TikTok over the weekend, Nash’s wife Jessica Betts surprised her by proposing once again with a sparkling six-carat diamond engagement ring. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 For many of its leading figures, from the Impressionists in the 1870s to conceptual artists a century later, this also meant proposing new and better solutions to the problem of how to be and how to live together. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Rather than proposing solutions to the grid’s actual problems, many utilities are using this moment to roll back the reforms that forced them to compete in the first place. — Joshua MacEy, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 In all, Kennedy used the words ‘vaccination’ and ‘vaccine’ eight times in the letter proposing his visit. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Similarly, Gardner is proposing that the project’s water supply be split between the city and WaterOne, and Olathe or Johnson County wastewater services may take over sewer management. — Taylor O'Connor 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is proposing to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor after her death. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 Boulder Valley School District leaders are proposing a major reshaping of schools across the district as enrollment continues to decline. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Republican members of Congress are proposing to grant the fossil fuel industry immunity from lawsuits based on studies like this one, while Democrats oppose such legislation. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
  1. suggesting
  2. planning
  3. posing
  4. intending
  5. offering
  6. contemplating
  7. going
  8. aiming
Verb
  • Also recommended will be screen time limits, suggesting a cap of 30 minutes for those through fifth grade, and 45 minutes through eighth grade.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • His comments come seven months after Tiley proposed a move in the opposite direction by suggesting that best-of-five-set matches be introduced in the women’s competition at the Australian Open from the quarter-finals onwards.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of suggesting
Verb
  • The president is planning to take the stage both nights of the convention, giving a keynote address Wednesday and then closing remarks after Vice President JD Vance gives his own speech the following night.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Louisiana site moves forward The company is also planning a technology-neutral screening of available small modular reactor designs.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • Sunblock for steel Frequent heat waves have pushed steel railway track temperatures past 60°C (140°F), posing derailment risks and forcing transit authorities to impose speed limits.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • There’s also a shot of Zayas posing with his son, David Zayas Jr.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of posing
Verb
  • Richardson’s trade request has remained intact throughout training camp and the preseason, but assistant GM Ed Dodds strongly hinted in mid-August that the Colts were intending to keep Richardson.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Developer Mikki Schuck bought the building in late 2024 intending to fully renovate the top two stories — previously offices — into luxury apartments and a restaurant once more on the ground floor.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of intending
Verb
  • The company, which began offering new cars to Nigerian Uber drivers five years ago with a payment plan tied to daily earnings, is set to leave the country as Uber’s shock exit makes its business untenable, a person with knowledge of the plans said.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The key is offering not only extra capacity but also a sustained demand signal.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of offering
Verb
  • Moreno, who in 2003 became baseball’s first Latino owner, was still contemplating a potential exit strategy, according to new club president Molly Jolly.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In 2023, the Miami Herald reported that Díaz-Canel told a room of Cuban American businesspeople that the Cuban government was contemplating letting Cuban Americans invest in and own businesses on the island, and was working on legislation to do it.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • And in 1963, Steinem gained national attention for going undercover at one of Hugh Hefner's nightclubs.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Cristobal still preaches relentless effort, a pursuit of excellence and, of course, the team focusing on going 1-0 every week.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of going
Verb
  • The eponymous eatery is aiming to have a more casual approach to Humm’s EMP cuisine, focused on using the highest-quality ingredients to craft its American dishes.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Both Democrats and Republicans are aiming to win the seat in their quest to control the Senate in the next Congress.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiming

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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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