Synonyms of proposing

proposing

verb

present participle of propose

1

as in suggesting

to set before the mind for consideration

he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggesting
• posing
• offering
• recommending
• voting
• presenting
• propounding
• advancing
• proffering
• submitting
• putting forward
• nominating
• bouncing
• putting forth
• filing
• planning
• moving
• plotting
• tendering
• mapping
• arranging
• shaping
• charting
• calculating
• lodging
• trotting out
• framing
• laying
• covering
• contriving

2

as in planning

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

we propose to buy a new house within the next year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planning
• intending
• contemplating
• hoping
• going
• aiming
• trying
• looking
• designing
• meaning
• wishing
• purporting
• calculating
• attempting
• meditating
• aspiring
• purposing
• allowing
• considering
• dreaming
• debating
• figuring on
• pondering
• endeavoring
• struggling
• striving
• plotting
• accomplishing
• effecting
• achieving
• executing
• performing
• mulling (over)
• scheming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proposing

For their part, the coalition government’s partners—the members of Sumar—are proposing to directly expropriate the home in question. — Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 27 Sep. 2026

As a result, regulators and lawmakers from Colorado to Massachusetts are starting to question whether things have gone too far — and some are now proposing stricter consumer protections. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026

Two weeks ago, New York City Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams pressed on with their long-running campaign against New York City’s specialized high schools by proposing an Excellence and Integration Plan. — Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Department spokesperson Amy MacPherson said officials are also proposing new regulations that would increase fines for violations that affect people’s health. — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

State attorneys general announced a settlement of their antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the transaction, proposing a consent decree to address a myriad of concerns. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

And in May, OMB rocked the scientific community by proposing a rewrite to the bedrock guidance for all federal contracts that deemphasized peer review and empowered political appointees in driving decisions. — STAT, 23 Sep. 2026

Pointing to rising housing costs, DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy is proposing a county budget for the next fiscal year that would set aside $10 million to help first-time homebuyers and provide rental assistance to lower-income residents. — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a nationwide rule that would prevent state and local governments from setting their own meal and rest-break requirements for flight attendants and pilots. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026