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

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2
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 proposal also lays out a set of lighter guidelines for battery energy storage centers, proposing a 100-foot distance from schools, houses, hospitals and the like, along with similar restrictions on lighting and noise. — Ilana Arougheti july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 In this case, after proposing the rule in December and receiving more than 30,000 comments, the administration is abandoning the rule. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 13 July 2026 Princess Margaret’s grandson Samuel Chatto is engaged after proposing to his girlfriend Eleanor Ekserdijian. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 July 2026 Stewart, so far, appears to be dancing to the beat of his own drum – proposing new ideas and gently resisting some of the conventions of the fashion system. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 The company is proposing 17 three- and four-story apartment buildings along with 27 duplexes and 19 single-family homes. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026 Over 300 homes could rise near Eagle Mountain Lake on a 93-acre property, with Our Country Homes and LJA Engineering proposing 304 residential lots, four business lots and eight green spaces pending city approval. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026 Ukraine's Zelenskyy penned an open letter to Russia's Putin last month, proposing talks and saying Kyiv is ready for a full ceasefire for the duration of the negotiations. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Museums, cultural institutions and designers are proposing projects rather than waiting for invitations. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
  1. suggesting
  2. planning
  3. posing
  4. intending
  5. offering
  6. contemplating
  7. going
  8. aiming
Verb
  • For lipedema, Power Plate points to research suggesting whole-body vibration boosts lymphatic flow, which may liquefy and drain stubborn lymph fluid, relieve swelling and ease chronic pain.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • No Bentley or Lamborghini models are mentioned in the story, suggesting that the luxury marque and supercar maker may not be affected by the new strategy.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Definition of suggesting
Verb
  • Documents said that same day, someone from the foster home told the original Pembroke Pines Police Department investigating officer Goldbourne was planning to come back and meet with another underage girl.
    — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Buc-ee’s is planning to improve road conditions along Speedway Boulevard and Village West Parkway to make room for new visitors.
    — Sofi Zeman July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • With housing costs posing a significant barrier to the accessibility of four-year universities, the bill provides $350 million for the construction of new affordable student housing projects.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • But, experts say those exceptions have been used as a defense in situations where a person was not posing the same level of threat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of posing
Verb
  • Prosecutors say the group amassed guns, explosives, drones and body armor, intending to bomb the UFC Freedom 250 crowd and shoot fleeing spectators before the plan was disrupted.
    — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Visitors with overnight paddle, overnight motor and overnight hiking permits who were intending to enter the forest between Monday and Friday will have their reservations canceled.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of intending
Verb
  • Companies like Trace Finance capitalize on structural gaps, offering zero-cost FX to secure profitable trade finance and credit relationships, mirroring traditional banks' strategies in high-interest markets like Brazil.
    — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Other buildings sell themselves as a good value, vying to compete by offering solid workplace digs for the right price.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of offering
Verb
  • Harry was said to have been contemplating bringing his children to meet the king.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
  • The Sox are contemplating selecting either UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson or Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with the first pick.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • The annual ESPYs kept the Knicks’ NBA Championship celebration going Wednesday with performances by four New York rap legends.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
  • Also on the Yankee Stadium stage on July 12, a shirtless Usher gets the crowd going during Jay-Z’s concert.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of going
Verb
  • Spieth was not aiming for the 13th fairway, but instead the right rough.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The game just happens to fall on Bastille Day, as France is aiming to reach its third straight World Cup final.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 14 July 2026
Definition of aiming

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