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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
Another bill, proposing to assess fees on large businesses that don’t provide health insurance to all of their workers, failed after passing the House.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
The two companies are proposing the reusable spacecraft as a means of transporting supplies to space stations and performing autonomous orbital free-flying missions.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The reason for that design is to give the voters the opportunity to communicate their disapproval of the legislature’s act in proposing the constitutional amendment in the first place.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Manchester United are proposing an initial offer to Michael Carrick for a two-year contract as head coach, with the option of an additional season to 2029.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The reason for that design is to give the voters the opportunity to communicate their disapproval of the legislature’s act in proposing the constitutional amendment in the first place.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
In any other historical period, proposing such a career trajectory would’ve seemed mildly insane — like if Peter Buck had followed up Fables of the Reconstruction by producing Whitney Houston instead of the Feelies.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
From there, the county landed on a spot in the middle of the parking lot behind the courthouse, proposing a central square be made around the tree in that location.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Tehran had previously attempted to renegotiate the terms of participation, proposing a shorter exhibition period of two or three months as opposed to the full seven month duration of the event.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
The two companies are proposing the reusable spacecraft as a means of transporting supplies to space stations and performing autonomous orbital free-flying missions.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The reason for that design is to give the voters the opportunity to communicate their disapproval of the legislature’s act in proposing the constitutional amendment in the first place.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Manchester United are proposing an initial offer to Michael Carrick for a two-year contract as head coach, with the option of an additional season to 2029.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The reason for that design is to give the voters the opportunity to communicate their disapproval of the legislature’s act in proposing the constitutional amendment in the first place.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
In any other historical period, proposing such a career trajectory would’ve seemed mildly insane — like if Peter Buck had followed up Fables of the Reconstruction by producing Whitney Houston instead of the Feelies.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
From there, the county landed on a spot in the middle of the parking lot behind the courthouse, proposing a central square be made around the tree in that location.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Tehran had previously attempted to renegotiate the terms of participation, proposing a shorter exhibition period of two or three months as opposed to the full seven month duration of the event.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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Mini bars burst with silk eye covers, collagen masks, melatonin sprays and ear plugs, suggesting the bacchanalia Estelle encourages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Producer prices growth in April outpaced consumer price gains for the first time since July 2022, with OCBC's Xie suggesting companies will absorb a large part of the commodity shock rather than pass it fully to consumers.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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French authorities arrested a 27-year-old Tunisian man last Thursday for allegedly planning a terrorist attack at the Louvre in Paris.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Several news outlets reported that Makary resigned on Tuesday, which followed days of reporting that the White House was planning to fire him.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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With half the nation posing financial questions to AI, trillions of dollars in savings and investments could ride on the answers.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The couple could be seen posing together in a few photos.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Many Democrats, spooked by the prospect of their party being frozen out in June’s top-two primary, have been clinging to their ballots, intending to vote at the last moment for whichever Democrat appears likeliest to finish first.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Prosecutors were intending to keep Wright behind bars until his trial but withdrew their request during the hearing.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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And after spending time contemplating addressing her aging skin, the time was right.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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At the heart of the film, there are two young boys who are discovering their identity and their first love, and contemplating what to do with it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Police said officers responded to shootings involving apartment buildings and homes while going door-to-door to ensure residents had not been injured.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The team is aiming for a January 2027 start.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Iceland’s official eclipse site says 13 cruise ships are expected around Iceland for the event, with vessels aiming to maximize totality and retain the flexibility to adjust position for clearer skies.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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