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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Goodwin said the Sunshade Foundation is advocating for that mission to fly, and for the U.S. government and other agencies to consider their technological proposals.
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
The Charlotte Area Transit System held a series of community meetings this month as part of a plan to update the original LYNX Red Line proposal.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
Ballot language says the measures are a property tax increase, but the proposals will not result in a rate increase, according to the district.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
His proposal would include restaurants and retail, hotel, office space, a 3,500-person theater and 1,900 residential units.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
Duflo’s proposal is one of the biggest climate relief funding packages ever proposed at the global level, and the next steps for the proposal will be picked up at a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Rio de Janeiro in July.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
When asked if any of the center's proposals have been approved by shareholders, Padfield’s response was blunt.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
In a fitting nod to their story, Rothfield and his family were in the room when the proposal went down.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
City Council adopted some of the mayor's proposals.
—Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
The Charlotte Area Transit System held a series of community meetings this month as part of a plan to update the original LYNX Red Line proposal.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
Ballot language says the measures are a property tax increase, but the proposals will not result in a rate increase, according to the district.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
His proposal would include restaurants and retail, hotel, office space, a 3,500-person theater and 1,900 residential units.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
Duflo’s proposal is one of the biggest climate relief funding packages ever proposed at the global level, and the next steps for the proposal will be picked up at a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Rio de Janeiro in July.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
When asked if any of the center's proposals have been approved by shareholders, Padfield’s response was blunt.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
In a fitting nod to their story, Rothfield and his family were in the room when the proposal went down.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
City Council adopted some of the mayor's proposals.
—Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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