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
Prosecutors said proposing the legislation after accepting money from Negrin was enough to trigger the state’s anti-corruption laws.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
However, the president has sought other methods of decreasing the Department of Education's power, including proposing a 15% funding decrease for the agency in his 2026 budget proposal.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The push for changes to earnings report marks the latest instance of Trump proposing shifts in how economic data is reported.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Insurers have sent out notices in nearly every state, with some proposing premium increases of as much as 50%.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
During a new interview with FOX Sports, the NFL player was asked about proposing to Swift after two years of dating.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
But the project isn’t proposing to take advantage of the maximum density allowed, McCusker told planning commissioners.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing rolling back what's known as the endangerment finding, the basis for rules regulating climate pollution, including from coal and gas-fired power plants, cars and trucks, and methane from the oil and gas industry.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom's administration has endorsed the move, proposing to earmark a significant portion of those revenues to ensure construction continues even as federal support has been withdrawn.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
However, the president has sought other methods of decreasing the Department of Education's power, including proposing a 15% funding decrease for the agency in his 2026 budget proposal.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The push for changes to earnings report marks the latest instance of Trump proposing shifts in how economic data is reported.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Insurers have sent out notices in nearly every state, with some proposing premium increases of as much as 50%.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
During a new interview with FOX Sports, the NFL player was asked about proposing to Swift after two years of dating.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
But the project isn’t proposing to take advantage of the maximum density allowed, McCusker told planning commissioners.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing rolling back what's known as the endangerment finding, the basis for rules regulating climate pollution, including from coal and gas-fired power plants, cars and trucks, and methane from the oil and gas industry.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom's administration has endorsed the move, proposing to earmark a significant portion of those revenues to ensure construction continues even as federal support has been withdrawn.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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In a lengthy post, Kelly argued in a very lengthy tweet that Kimmel's comments were made despite public evidence suggesting the suspect held left-wing views and had no ties to conservative politics.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The costumes, designed by Dede Ayite, were subtle and yet highly symbolic, suggesting the colloquial nature of Yoruba gods, or the epic, majestic nature of our brothers.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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Her lawyers are now planning to file a damages lawsuit against the South Korean government, JTBC reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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China is planning a robotic mission in 2028 with the goal of being the first country to bring a sample back from the surface of Mars.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Social media posts from his family show years of him shooting and posing with various weapons at gun ranges and shows alongside his siblings.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
13 Sep. 2025
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Zinn is well known among organizers of public events in Salt Lake City and often showed up in public forums intending to disrupt the event or question the high-profile speaker, The New York Times reported.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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On a spring weekend last year, a passenger rode in an Uber minivan on a Dallas highway, intending to meet some friends for a meal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Relief pitching might be among the more volatile areas if not the department offering the most volatility.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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When the San Francisco 49ers were contemplating drafting Mac Jones in 2021, the then-Alabama quarterback might have daydreamed about running an offense that included George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but a new storm is expected to develop in the region in the coming days.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Untick this box to stop the process going ahead.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Maine Lottery offers several games for those aiming to win big.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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