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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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 attorneys are proposing that the complaint be certified as a class-action lawsuit, saying the company could have 300 or more similar agreements with Colorado homeowners.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Beginning next school year, the district is proposing that the dual credit anatomy and physiology course also be given for honors credit, Howard explained.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
When the agency seemed to backtrack, later proposing a purely functional bridge with no design flourishes as an option, city officials sued.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Finance officials are tentatively proposing the city scrap the existing policy and make no contributions during the next two fiscal years — fiscal 2027, which starts in July, and fiscal 2028 — and start making contributions in fiscal 2029.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Rather than seeking necessary and targeted data in an audit or examination setting, OPM is proposing the wholesale collection of vast amounts of granular data from all [benefits providers of federal workers].
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Per the butler, the brothers agreed to swap the items in 2009 when William was thinking about proposing to Kate and wanted to give her the iconic ring.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
But City Councilmember James Mai wants the city to move quickly and is proposing some immediate steps, including a hiring freeze, to get ahead.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
An influential progressive think tank is proposing that Democrats assert more federal government control over hospitals and private insurers to make health care more affordable.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Beginning next school year, the district is proposing that the dual credit anatomy and physiology course also be given for honors credit, Howard explained.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
When the agency seemed to backtrack, later proposing a purely functional bridge with no design flourishes as an option, city officials sued.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Finance officials are tentatively proposing the city scrap the existing policy and make no contributions during the next two fiscal years — fiscal 2027, which starts in July, and fiscal 2028 — and start making contributions in fiscal 2029.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Rather than seeking necessary and targeted data in an audit or examination setting, OPM is proposing the wholesale collection of vast amounts of granular data from all [benefits providers of federal workers].
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Per the butler, the brothers agreed to swap the items in 2009 when William was thinking about proposing to Kate and wanted to give her the iconic ring.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
But City Councilmember James Mai wants the city to move quickly and is proposing some immediate steps, including a hiring freeze, to get ahead.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
An influential progressive think tank is proposing that Democrats assert more federal government control over hospitals and private insurers to make health care more affordable.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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Near the end of this complex six-hundred-page book, Yamashita switches to a collective pronoun, suggesting that a common dream has connected her characters.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Prominent conservative pundits − from former Fox News hosts Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and podcaster Candace Owens − are suggesting the president is unwell.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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As a result, South Korean firms Samsung and SK Hynix are planning to ramp up production capacity, which will require ASML machinery.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, a newspaper based in a Pittsburgh suburb, had been planning to add staff in Pittsburgh and begin publishing a weekend city edition the week after the Post-Gazette was set to close.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The proud parents could be seen kissing in front of the courthouse and posing for photos outside of it with their children running around them.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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American companies are invoking national security and the need to compete with China in their dealmaking, posing thorny questions for antitrust regulators.—
Colin Campbell,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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While many leave college intending to return, few ultimately do.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bishop acquired the property, intending to preserve the inactive cemetery as a memorial site for the military veterans buried there, some dating back to the Civil War.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even at home, streaming has expanded the 420-adjacent possibilities, offering an endless supply of online programming explicitly curated for viewers to get stoned to.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Nearly half of Americans feel homeownership is impossible Amazon Prime is offering a 20-cent-per-gallon discount.—
Henna Pryor,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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But bad ideas are endemic to the region, so now the city is contemplating a similar diversion of its reserves.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The city is contemplating a brisk timeline of four years to build the stadium.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Schultz learned a lot going from his first big-league start on Tuesday to his second on Sunday.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Murray’s route to 30 points was unorthodox, going 0-for-8 from 3-point range but making all 16 of his free throw attempts.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche hit the road against the Edmonton Oilers aiming to prolong a six-game road winning streak.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Bears would contribute $2 billion, with the state aiming to spend about $1 billion, to be repaid through an admissions tax and other local taxes.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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