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
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
Pinkney then turned his bicycle around, made the gesture more aggressively and got off the bicycle to walk toward her, the proffer said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
Helene arrived during an Atlantic hurricane season that forecasters had predicted would be unprecedented, thanks to record-warm ocean temperatures proffering extra fuel for storms.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The filing, known as a proffer, was made by prosecutors in support of their request that a judge order the Routh held without bail at the hearing.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
Pinkney then turned his bicycle around, made the gesture more aggressively and got off the bicycle to walk toward her, the proffer said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
The generous shelter and services that the mayors of these cities offered asylum seekers proved expensive, and the federal government proffered little help, causing tensions with the White House.
—Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
Helene arrived during an Atlantic hurricane season that forecasters had predicted would be unprecedented, thanks to record-warm ocean temperatures proffering extra fuel for storms.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
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The agency's proposal comes at the directive of Congress, which passed legislation requiring the FDA take action last year.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Failed: Banning Volley Serves altogether: under the thought process that some people skirt the legality of a volley serve, the proposal was to ban them and make everyone drop serve.Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Many states as well as cities and utilities offer additional financial incentives.Julia Simon, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
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For countries willing to act boldly, Bitcoin offers a blueprint for the future: secure reserves safeguarded by cutting-edge technology, transparency that builds trust at every level, and the agility to thrive in volatile geopolitical landscapes.Sean Lee, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Despite bold assertions from some suggesting AI/ML could completely replace engineers and SREs, the reality remains different.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although the threat of nuclear war has declined since the Cold War, growing geopolitical tensions have caused analysts to suggest the risk is once again on the rise.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is no suggestion that the attack was connected to Musk's X post.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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In addition to suggestions focused on simplifying and clarifying the process, including preclearance, the Section recommended the Service make the Streamlined Procedures permanent.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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On third-and-10, Rodgers caught the snap, took a few steps back, and waited — the offensive line, solid all afternoon, gave him time.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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To remedy this, the study proposed limiting the number of repetitive motions required of an employee during a shift and using a software program to enforce work breaks — a proposal Amazon rejected.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Roosevelt had offered the DNC chair to Truman, but the senator proposed Hannegan instead.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Assessing Risks And Building Resilience For cities with aging infrastructure, the risks posed by earthquakes, floods, or hurricanes can be catastrophic.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Images from the campaign feature Maher in a locker room setting, wearing a sporty chic pink ensemble, featuring a pleated tennis skirt, holding a matching bullhorn and posing in front of lockers containing the Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer.Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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