as in proposed
to set before the mind for consideration
let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propounded
Verb
-
The 500% tariff on any country buying Russia’s energy exports proposed in the Sanctioning Russia Act – introduced with bipartisan support in the US Congress but not yet brought to a vote – would certainly be one, argues Ash, an associate fellow in Chatham House’s Russia and Eurasia program.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Initially, the Prince of Monaco proposed to Kelly with an eternity band featuring alternating rubies and diamonds, honoring the colors of the Monaco flag (via Brides).—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
For policymakers and regulators, the coalition suggested establishing policy platforms that bring together various players—like governments, industry actors, standards setters and civil society—to co-develop fair and credible LCA frameworks while ensuring alignment, not fragmentation.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Dumond suggested staying off the Strip or staying nearby during a Vegas trip.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Moments later, the group posed for a photo.—
Pilar Arias , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
-
The event is being investigated by federal agencies amid complications posed by a federal government shutdown, which could affect the timeliness of fact-finding and public communications.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Propounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounded. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share