as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala
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as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise
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as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt
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Recent Examples of proffer
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
Some scribble in journals, others close their eyes, all are searching for deeper meaning in the single line from scripture that has been proffered to them.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Miami Heat identified them as having been stolen from their facility, the factual proffer said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
As of March 5, the FBI has reported receiving more than 13,000 tips about Nancy’s abduction, though none have proffered solid leads.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
Some scribble in journals, others close their eyes, all are searching for deeper meaning in the single line from scripture that has been proffered to them.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
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In a case that drew national headlines, a 2000 proposal for a mosque in Palos Heights was met with so much community dissent that the City Council offered the mosque $200,000 to walk away from the deal.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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But the county found the Rays’ proposal leaned too optimistically on a sales tax known as the Community Investment Tax, which most commissioners said in 2024 would not go to a new stadium.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The experience exposed her to the work of American video artists Gary Hill and Bill Viola, who offered influential examples of new videomaking approaches.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Airlines that offer last-minute fares, likely with some discounts, will be available to travelers at airport ticket counters or other channels.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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In fact, there are some indicators that suggest that attitudes toward Jews are improving.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Turner lore suggested the college student was expelled from the Ivy League school for having a female student in his dormitory room.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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There have also been suggestions that a dwarf planet called Makemake, which is slightly smaller than Pluto, could have a very thin atmosphere, though some scientists are skeptical.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Eugenie, 36, and her older sister Beatrice, 37, have been swept up in the scandal that has engulfed their family as a result of their parents’ ties to Epstein, although there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on their parts.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The casting has always managed to feel diverse, but in a guileless, incidental way, giving the appearance of multicultural inclusion without espousing any explicitly progressive viewpoints.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inning-ending calls have been overturned, giving hitters another opportunity that, in some cases, has led to game-changing home runs.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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When Mamdani’s predecessor Eric Adams proposed simply letting schools’ funding shrink along with enrollment, he was sued, protested against, and, eventually, bullied into backing down.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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After abruptly dropping a similar plan last year, Crown Equities is proposing a massive residential development that would create 237 townhomes and one-family houses.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fallon showed framed pictures of him hanging out with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and posing with racecar studs Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Ahead of the June primary election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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