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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
Meanwhile, buildings the agency is proposing to shutter cost the Forest Service almost nothing in rental fees.
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Chiara Eisner, NPR, 6 June 2026
The Park District is proposing the former vacant industrial plant become a community gathering and green space, featuring an ADA-compliant playground for all ages with an attached zip line.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Members have submitted an ordinance for consideration to the Indepedence City Council, proposing a one-year moratorium on issuing zoning approvals for Nebius and other data centers that could be eyeing the city.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
That's what one Pittsburgh-area state lawmaker is proposing.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Another candidate who has joined the anti-data-center fray is Abdul El-Sayed, currently running to be the Democratic nominee for the state’s open Senate seat, on a platform proposing strict regulation of such projects.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The Artemis program, proposing lunar habitation and infrastructure, stands to redefine the role of our species within the universe.
—Time, 2 June 2026
Both the book and the movie have been accused of reductiveness, of proposing too simple a correspondence between life and art.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Iowa is proposing to allow absentee voting by mail ahead of its in-person caucus to address panel members’ concerns.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Chiara Eisner, NPR, 6 June 2026
The Park District is proposing the former vacant industrial plant become a community gathering and green space, featuring an ADA-compliant playground for all ages with an attached zip line.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Members have submitted an ordinance for consideration to the Indepedence City Council, proposing a one-year moratorium on issuing zoning approvals for Nebius and other data centers that could be eyeing the city.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
That's what one Pittsburgh-area state lawmaker is proposing.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Another candidate who has joined the anti-data-center fray is Abdul El-Sayed, currently running to be the Democratic nominee for the state’s open Senate seat, on a platform proposing strict regulation of such projects.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
The Artemis program, proposing lunar habitation and infrastructure, stands to redefine the role of our species within the universe.
—Time, 2 June 2026
Both the book and the movie have been accused of reductiveness, of proposing too simple a correspondence between life and art.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Iowa is proposing to allow absentee voting by mail ahead of its in-person caucus to address panel members’ concerns.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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Novo itself is beginning to generate data suggesting semaglutide may actually affect biological processes linked to aging, not just body weight.—
Madison Muller,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Footage from the recent test showed the missile being launched from fully vertical cells, indicating compatibility with shipborne vertical launch systems and suggesting potential cross-platform deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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In addition, the group is planning to bury a time capsule to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In May 2020, AMC struck a deal for an undisclosed amount of money, gaining control of both properties and planning an interconnected suite of shows under the Immortal Universe title.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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While posing for photos, Faris was joined by her 13-year-old son Jack, whom the actress shares with former husband Chris Pratt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Recapping the day's activities on Instagram, Baldwin shared several snaps, including adorable snaps of Holland interacting with the animals and posing with family members like grandma Kim Basinger.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Since that goal was outlined more than two years ago and the company has continued flying its experienced boosters safely across dozens of missions, SpaceX may be intending to push past 40 missions.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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That afternoon, the teenagers were headed downtown, intending to steal quarters from arcade machines.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Bocce will be offering takeaway, both in the form of prepared food and things customers can cook at home, like pasta and sauces that come with instructions.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Mango madness at Vicky Bakery Through July 15, participating Vicky Bakery locations will be offering a special summer mango menu, with mango pastelitos, arroz con mango cups, mango milk cake and cake cups and a mango refresquito topped with cold foam.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Now, a new report suggests some owners are already contemplating an unusual factor that could influence negotiations if talks drag into next year.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The state argues those conversations illustrate a broader failure by OpenAI to prevent its technology from providing dangerous assistance to users contemplating violence.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Who's the person who keeps this thing going?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Other award shows in the past have tried to come up with bits to keep acceptance speeches from going too long (much to mixed results).—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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But now, Marist coach Jordan Vidovic is aiming for his fifth straight state championship for both the boys and girls volleyball programs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The new hotel is also aiming to become a culinary mecca in Mallorca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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