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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Their proposal would prohibit the EPA from using the program’s assessments in environmental rules, regulations, enforcement actions and permits that limit the amount of pollution allowed into air and water, and from using them to map the health risks from toxic chemicals.
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Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Montgomery Steppe left office the following year after she was elected to the County Board of Supervisors, and Harris brought the proposal to Foster after he was elected to the council seat.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the proxy statement, owned by Musk—and his brother and board colleague Kimbal Musk—can be voted for the two key comp proposals.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
The cabinet is expected to approve the deal, after which the proposal will be put to the wider government.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
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Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Montgomery Steppe left office the following year after she was elected to the County Board of Supervisors, and Harris brought the proposal to Foster after he was elected to the council seat.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the proxy statement, owned by Musk—and his brother and board colleague Kimbal Musk—can be voted for the two key comp proposals.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
The cabinet is expected to approve the deal, after which the proposal will be put to the wider government.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 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 14 Oct. 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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