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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
All of it came out of an American research enterprise that the federal government is now proposing to fundamentally rewire for no good reason.
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David J. Skorton, STAT, 12 June 2026
The developer is proposing a 411-unit multifamily complex at 10840 Ballantyne Commons Parkway in Ballantyne.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Nieuwsma then offered a counter to Rodgers’ amendment by proposing Council revert back to the original requirement of a simple majority vote, which was narrowly approved in the common 5-4 Council member split with Burns, Nieuwsma, Ald.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Wilson was entering his final 12 months, with Villa proposing a series of five-year contracts, all of which were dismissed.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Culpepper is pushing for restoration of the human rights commission, FitzGerald is proposing $200,000 to address the Mass and Cass drug market, and Flynn is seeking health and wellness funding for firefighters and other first responders.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
The photos show Daniel proposing on bended knee on the island near a lighthouse as Fairweather reacted with surprise and excitement.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Meanwhile, buildings the agency is proposing to shutter cost the Forest Service almost nothing in rental fees.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 6 June 2026
That's what one Pittsburgh-area state lawmaker is proposing.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 4 June 2026
David J. Skorton, STAT, 12 June 2026
The developer is proposing a 411-unit multifamily complex at 10840 Ballantyne Commons Parkway in Ballantyne.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Nieuwsma then offered a counter to Rodgers’ amendment by proposing Council revert back to the original requirement of a simple majority vote, which was narrowly approved in the common 5-4 Council member split with Burns, Nieuwsma, Ald.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Wilson was entering his final 12 months, with Villa proposing a series of five-year contracts, all of which were dismissed.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Culpepper is pushing for restoration of the human rights commission, FitzGerald is proposing $200,000 to address the Mass and Cass drug market, and Flynn is seeking health and wellness funding for firefighters and other first responders.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
The photos show Daniel proposing on bended knee on the island near a lighthouse as Fairweather reacted with surprise and excitement.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Meanwhile, buildings the agency is proposing to shutter cost the Forest Service almost nothing in rental fees.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 6 June 2026
That's what one Pittsburgh-area state lawmaker is proposing.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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Two new hotels are also in development suggesting that the resort is preparing for a lot more visitors.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Xiaomi said the functions featured in the footage are already production-ready, suggesting that the technology is nearing commercial deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 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,
9 June 2026
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Woolley shared a photo of the two posing side-by-side at the event on Instagram with brown heart and wilting rose emojis as the caption.—
Emma Kershaw,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Rosemarie Berman of the Southside Community Action Network was tasked with taking the questions of those in attendance and posing them to officials.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Gifford left with the brothers in Dennis Sochor’s work truck, intending to get breakfast.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Gifford left with the brothers in Dennis Sochor's work truck, intending to get breakfast.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Security lines moved smoothly and fans would head toward the concession trucks, offering $11 slices and $7 water.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Douglas Fir sleeps up to eight guests, offering two bathrooms and three bedrooms—two of which have queen beds, and one of which is a family suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and two twins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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That puts state attorneys general contemplating a lawsuit on the clock.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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With geopolitical tensions elevated, a high oil price and long-term interest rate projections uncertain now, many may be understandably contemplating a savings strategy shift.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Why should Miami pay a bonus for things not going well?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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But to style it for everyday, opt for going with a mix of colors to keep things from looking too formal.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Apple is aiming to shift Siri from an assistant that answers questions to a critical tool across the iPhone’s software.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Despite return-to-office mandates aiming to restore culture and trust, global employee engagement has plummeted, indicating proximity doesn't guarantee belonging.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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