propounded

verb

past tense of propound
as in proposed
to set before the mind for consideration let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option

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Recent Examples of propounded Virginia may have established a representative body, the House of Burgesses, in 1619, but the mid-century Cavalier elite continued to accept the divine right of kings as the Stuart monarchs had propounded it. — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propounded
  1. proposed
  2. suggested
  3. posed
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  • In a new study, researchers at the University of Ottawa have proposed this unconventional picture, which challenges some of modern physics’ biggest assumptions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The money behind the measures Support for Proposition 40 has totaled to nearly $35 million, mostly from the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, the healthcare workers union that proposed the tax.
    — Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of proposed
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  • Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, suggested Sullivan would have expected to gain a larger share.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Films About Films was created after leading filmmakers suggested it.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of suggested
Verb
  • The disappearances posed a challenge for Bukele, who gained international fame with a political narrative centered on beating back El Salvador’s gangs with a heavy hand.
    — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Police Service of Northern Ireland said they were treated as a hoax, while Police Scotland similarly said there was nothing to suggest the threats posed any credible risk to the public.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Propounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounded. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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