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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
The district plans to replace the field level bleacher seats and budgeted $129,615 to do it, and is also proposing to replace the Loge level bleacher seats which will cost an additional $440,000.
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer saved the most memorable moment for the end, proposing on the turf to his girlfriend, a member of the Scarlets dance squad.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Edge is proposing changes to the current vacant board seats and is in dialogue with the company.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Ramsey is proposing Colorado adopt its own version to give the right to a review to families after a case has gone unsolved for more than three years.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
However, a new study suggests the geology beneath the world’s tallest mountain range is much more complex, proposing a novel crust-mantle-crust structure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The nine-member group will be tasked with evaluating the tour's competitive formats and proposing improvements.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Michigan wildlife managers, along with their counterparts in Wisconsin, are proposing to add a catch and immediate release season for lake sturgeon on the Menominee River.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
At once overstuffed and evasive, Oyeyemi’s fiction is full of texts that shift shape for each reader, proposing that fiction is inherently confounding.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer saved the most memorable moment for the end, proposing on the turf to his girlfriend, a member of the Scarlets dance squad.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Edge is proposing changes to the current vacant board seats and is in dialogue with the company.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Ramsey is proposing Colorado adopt its own version to give the right to a review to families after a case has gone unsolved for more than three years.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
However, a new study suggests the geology beneath the world’s tallest mountain range is much more complex, proposing a novel crust-mantle-crust structure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The nine-member group will be tasked with evaluating the tour's competitive formats and proposing improvements.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Michigan wildlife managers, along with their counterparts in Wisconsin, are proposing to add a catch and immediate release season for lake sturgeon on the Menominee River.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2025
At once overstuffed and evasive, Oyeyemi’s fiction is full of texts that shift shape for each reader, proposing that fiction is inherently confounding.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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Critics question the plan, suggesting the historic building be incorporated into a more substantial development.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Reports surfaced this week suggesting that Chelsea Clinton may be considering a run for Congress in New York's 12th District, where longtime Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler has announced his retirement.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Florida to drop all vaccine requirements The US state of Florida is planning to drop all vaccination requirements, including routine childhood shots for measles, diphtheria, and other life-threatening illnesses.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Separately, Fairfax Assembly, which ended production earlier this year of the Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Malibu, is no longer planning to add a second shift once construction ramps up on the Bolt.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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By mid-2025, lead times for large power transformers had stretched beyond 30 months, with some units requiring up to four years for delivery—posing serious risks to grid reliability and expansion.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Working with Kemper was a particular pleasure for Brolin, a photography buff who began his career intending to work behind the camera, not in front of it.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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The basic facts are that Tony bought a piece of land with a commitment from a grocery company intending to lease the property to build a supermarket; Kiritzis claimed that Meridian then actively deterred renters after realizing the value of the land and squeezed him dry in a ploy to buy it back.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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To entice buyers, Huawei is offering at least 50% off screen replacements, as well as two free appointments to service the phone at home or at a preferred location.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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FanDuel, a popular online gambling company, threw them a Hail Mary by offering to restore express train service for the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener against National Football League (NFL) division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thursday.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even the upside-down notion of Fox News turning into a progressive network or other legacy Murdoch assets being transformed seemed to be scenarios worth contemplating.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The film’s title carries particular significance for Yoon, who has been contemplating it for 15 years.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the memoir, Sheen blames this same testosterone cream for feeding his state of mind going into that encounter.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pictures of Bambi going about her day with a microphone on her collar.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, Valadao has a strong local following, and this new seat would be the most politically tenuous among those Democrats are aiming to flip.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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