proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl 
1
: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: offer
specifically
: an offer of marriage
Examples of proposal in a Sentence
Everyone thought the proposal made sense.
The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.
They put forth a proposal to sell the company.
These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.
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The extra $200-per-month emergency increase would boost benefit payments through July 2026, according to the senators’ proposal.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Delegates let the proposal die.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old also added that the singer had no idea a proposal was on the horizon.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
While the proposal is palatable to businesses, rounding up could be costly for consumers.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Delegates let the proposal die.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old also added that the singer had no idea a proposal was on the horizon.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
While the proposal is palatable to businesses, rounding up could be costly for consumers.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proposal
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl
1
: a stating or putting forward something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: an offer of marriage
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