as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
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In his book, In Search of a Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey, Akhavan describes the establishment of the ICC as the consummation of the idea of justice propounded at Nuremberg.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Trump has wagered that nonwhite voters, even those in Democratic districts, will come to see how closely their values align with those propounded by the G.O.P.: traditional family roles, religion, fiscal discipline, meritocracy.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Yet that continued support for armed struggle explains why Hamas has been empowered to reject generous peace initiatives propounded by the Israelis.
—Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Trump has wagered that nonwhite voters, even those in Democratic districts, will come to see how closely their values align with those propounded by the G.O.P.: traditional family roles, religion, fiscal discipline, meritocracy.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
Yet that continued support for armed struggle explains why Hamas has been empowered to reject generous peace initiatives propounded by the Israelis.
—Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propound
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Intersectionality proposes that societal problems such as crime and illiteracy correct themselves if opportunities and environments are evened out via public policy.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The agent also proposes that player power — and agent power — is another leading factor.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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TikTok commenters suggest sealing the finished piece with UV resin to prevent cracks over time, especially if the mirror will be exposed to sunlight.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Propound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propound. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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