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
Chairman Brendan Carr declared that the FCC would block merger proposals from companies practicing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
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Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
One of these was Cincinnati, Ohio and the other was a proposal that would keep Sundance in Utah.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
The Naperville District 203 School Board voted this week to reject a proposal to abate all or part of the debt service levy, citing financial uncertainty, especially with federal education funds, as one of the main reasons.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere in his interview with PEOPLE, Jake opened up about his recent engagement to fiancée Jutta Leerdam upon making their red carpet debut together since the proposal.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
One of these was Cincinnati, Ohio and the other was a proposal that would keep Sundance in Utah.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
The Naperville District 203 School Board voted this week to reject a proposal to abate all or part of the debt service levy, citing financial uncertainty, especially with federal education funds, as one of the main reasons.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere in his interview with PEOPLE, Jake opened up about his recent engagement to fiancée Jutta Leerdam upon making their red carpet debut together since the proposal.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 31 Mar. 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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