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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The already acrimonious relationship continued to sour amid a protracted and bitter legal battle, and as Dan started dating Kolkena, before eventually proposing to her.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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In 2009, Prince Daniel broke with Swedish tradition by proposing to Princess Victoria with a diamond ring.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Reports suggesting Sarah Ferguson has stepped back from public life to protect her family are being met with skepticism from within her own circle.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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These people were not suggesting that the Texans overpaid for Anderson, but none were shocked his new contract reached $50 million per year.—
Jonathan M. Alexander,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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On the morning before his final Governor’s Fishing Opener in the title role, Tim Walz stood on the Stillwater waterfront, posing for myriad pictures and doing interviews with the community’s iconic Lift Bridge and the bluffs of Wisconsin behind him.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Belkin was also photographed days earlier, on April 23, posing on a boat while wearing the signature swimsuit.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Granted, many of the commentators offering these predictions are employed by traditional universities, and might tend to believe more strongly in the enduring relevance of the academy.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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Chick-fil-A in Boston's Copley Square is offering a free original chicken sandwich on May 4.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Propounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounding. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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