propounded

past tense of propound

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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
Verb
  • In 2024, the CFPB proposed a rule that would require the disclosure of tips and fees as finance charges as an APR, or the total yearly cost of borrowing money.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The owners initially proposed a salary cap of $245 million for next year.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Pundits continue to portray the Taiwan Strait as the world’s most dangerous flashpoint; the summit’s agenda suggested otherwise.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • One commenter suggested beverage packages could potentially cost less on longer or more port-heavy cruises, while Wi-Fi prices could vary differently depending on the length of the trip.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Israel Defense Forces issued a statement defending its actions and insisted the group did not get permission to be there and posed a security risk.
    — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The boom has also drawn some concern over the possible risks posed by hedge funds.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Propounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounded. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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