as in proposing
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 propounding
Transcripts show that Daniel and Meta AI propounding on theories about extraterrestrial life, with Meta AI supporting and building on Daniel’s alien theories.
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Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propounding
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Lawmakers are proposing adding more restrictions to these programs as a condition of them continuing at all.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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The repeal could erase current limits on greenhouse gas pollution from cars, factories, power plants and other sources and could prevent future administrations from proposing rules to address global warming.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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But in 2026, that dream may be out of reach, with recent studies suggesting that the average middle-class worker would need to save for 52 years to be classified as wealthy.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Across all participants, body mass index stood out as one of the strongest drivers of oral microbial variation, suggesting the microbiome of the mouth may reflect a broader metabolic state.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another image shifted the focus to friendship, showing Grey posing alongside longtime friend Tracy Pollan.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days alum’s navy blue dress was completely encrusted with giant crystals from her shoulder-baring neckline to her ankle-length skirt, making her sparkle from every angle while posing for photos.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Surveillance footage About two hours after the shooting, a neighbor came forward offering their surveillance camera footage.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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From supporters who are driving hours just to place yellow flowers at Guthrie's home, to her local church offering Sunday prayers in her honor, people across the country are tapping in to show their love for the family.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Propounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounding. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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