Definition of propoundnext

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Recent Examples of propound This time, Sumner elevated his speech to a higher level of abstraction to propound on the historical meaning and ontology of the Civil War. Zaakir Tameez june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025 Only a revival of what the Founders propounded as truths and sound beliefs can save us. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025 The Conference of the Birds is a poem about sufism, the doctrine propounded by the mystics of Islam. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 Trump and many of his political allies propound a highly nationalistic and xenophobic vision of the United States’ role in the world. Jordan Tama, Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for propound
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propound
Verb
  • Such a ban on partisan redistricting in Colorado has been proposed for this year’s ballot.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2026
  • For now, the research work does not propose a replacement for glass fiber lasers.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But the market’s impressive ability to at least partially work its way around the conflict has also prevented prices from surging as astronomically high as the world’s largest-ever oil supply shock would suggest.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Automotive News’ report is light on details about the model but suggests the variant will be based on the standard Bronco and could arrive by the end of the decade.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The analyst added that the market for sportswear, broadly, remains crowded and disjointed, which could pose challenges to the firms' bids to improve their businesses and boost their stocks.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Kidman posed with co-star Sandra Bullock, who wowed in a leopard print Givenchy gown with a thigh-high slit framed by a sculptural bow.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Propound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propound. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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