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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
So Contra Costa Community College District officials are proposing a $920 million bond measure on the June 2 ballot to renovate or replace some of the key structures.
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East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Convention and government facilities The city is proposing another $100 million bond to finance capital improvement projects for city conventions facilities and other government buildings.
—Dylan Lysen
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The company is proposing to build a data center near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Chapin School Road.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Some states, including Tennessee, are proposing additional, more complex restrictions based on ingredient lists.
—Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Experts questioned both the timing and the scale of the nuclear power plant Duffy is proposing.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
For elementary and middle schools, the district is proposing to restrict students from using smartphones or other mobile communication devices while at a school site or under the supervision and control of a district employee, including during non-instructional time.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
However, Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni is now proposing doubling it within months, according to Spain’s leading newspaper, El Pais.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Busby said the next step is proposing a matching grant for businesses to restore building facades.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Convention and government facilities The city is proposing another $100 million bond to finance capital improvement projects for city conventions facilities and other government buildings.
—Dylan Lysen
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
The company is proposing to build a data center near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Chapin School Road.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Some states, including Tennessee, are proposing additional, more complex restrictions based on ingredient lists.
—Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Experts questioned both the timing and the scale of the nuclear power plant Duffy is proposing.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
For elementary and middle schools, the district is proposing to restrict students from using smartphones or other mobile communication devices while at a school site or under the supervision and control of a district employee, including during non-instructional time.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
However, Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni is now proposing doubling it within months, according to Spain’s leading newspaper, El Pais.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Busby said the next step is proposing a matching grant for businesses to restore building facades.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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There are swaths of empty seats during every home game, suggesting some season ticket holders are choosing to stay home.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The astronaut was not named, but a China Manned Space Agency representative stated that the pilot and payload specialist are able to perform each other's roles, suggesting that one of the two will stay for a full year in space.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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What to know about Artemis Under NASA's Artemis campaign, the space agency is planning to put astronauts on the surface of the moon for the first time since the Apollo era ended in 1972.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The sector had been whispering earlier this year that Richemont was planning to offload Jaeger-LeCoultre.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The montage in question shows pictures of Shirilla flipping off the camera and posing in front of the mirror, as if that is paramount of quality of character.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
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Many people wake up intending to eat well and exercise.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Mark Culbertson told Los Angeles television stations KTLA and ABC7 that his family purchased several urns through Amazon after the death of his grandfather last year, intending to eventually divide the late relative’s ashes among family members once his grandmother felt ready to do so.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The punk rocker, 70, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 AMAs in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25 and gave a sweet speech offering encouragement to any kid interested in music.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Introduced by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, the bill authorizes exemptions from state sales tax limits in Contra Costa and Los Angeles Counties—just as voters in both counties are contemplating increases to their local sales taxes.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Even before this year, employers were contemplating whether to cover GLP-1 drugs at all or whether to stop covering them altogether.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Get the fireplace or grill going and everyone can cook their own hot dogs on a stick.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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SpaceX is on the verge of going where no initial public offering has ever gone before.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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Simmons uses his inside right hand to punch, aiming for the V of the defender’s neck while keeping his outside left hand firm to gauge where the rusher is looking to go.—
PJ Green
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens, while also aiming to create a new generation of seafood lovers.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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