as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala
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1
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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2
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
Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The client had only given Moise his Form W-2, and Moise did not review the return with the client or give the client a copy, the factual proffer said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
In Eggers’ version, however, there is a broader conspiracy at play, which is why Orlok — a near-ringer for 15th century despot Vlad the Impaler — proffers a deceptive foreign-language contract, locks Thomas in his empty, decaying home and sets sail to be reunited with Ellen.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Those deals, known as proffer agreements, were disclosed by the Free Press in March following the conviction of James Crumbley.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The client had only given Moise his Form W-2, and Moise did not review the return with the client or give the client a copy, the factual proffer said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Where the earlier film proffered a fond farewell to the innocence of the ’50s, Saturday Night suggests that while useful high spirits still remain, the innocence is long gone.
—Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
In Eggers’ version, however, there is a broader conspiracy at play, which is why Orlok — a near-ringer for 15th century despot Vlad the Impaler — proffers a deceptive foreign-language contract, locks Thomas in his empty, decaying home and sets sail to be reunited with Ellen.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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Only one of the dozens of senators voted against the proposal.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The union believes some of the company’s health care proposals are unlawful and amount to unfair labor practices.—
Judith Kohler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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The memo, signed Thursday night by the acting head of the Homeland Security Department, offers ICE officials a road map on how to use expansive powers that were long reserved only for encounters at the southern border to quickly remove migrants.—
Hamed Aleaziz,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In peer coaching, a fellow coach suggested goal setting to improve employee engagement.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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After the mission, which required the players to each build a giant statute to earn safety, Traitor Bob the Drag Queen, 38, suggested that one of the contestants added late (The Challenge’s Wes Bergmann, Big Brother’s Derrick Levasseur and Survivor’s Boston Rob Mariano) might be a Traitor.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The fathers were there to help with questions, suggestions and smiles.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Toya and Eugene are discussing post-Med Gala plans, and Toya’s suggestion?—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Acquiring Plum gives a veteran guard to the Sparks young core of Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink and reunites her with her former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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The rise in right-wing extremism — not least in Germany, where the far-right AfD party is running second in the polls — gives The Investigation a current relevance, but director Kahl says current politics was not on his mind.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Trump has also proposed to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits, which could cost another $1.8 trillion over 10 years, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Unbeknownst to Raynor, her partner had been planning to propose to her and had purchased an engagement ring that was being kept in a desk drawer.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For the occasion, Charles posed in his kilt for royal photographer Millie Pilkington while standing in the library of Balmoral castle in Scotland.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
25 Jan. 2025
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Three women posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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