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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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
Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Abreu filed three separate passport applications in person at a post office in Broward County using the Puerto Rican man’s personal identifying information, the factual proffer said, including his date of birth, place of birth and Social Security number.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Even More Murky One of the pieces of advice that many cybersecurity professionals will proffer is to trust nothing and verify everything.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Noun
In general, a proffer agreement is one in which prosecutors agree not to prosecute someone in exchange for their testimony.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Abreu filed three separate passport applications in person at a post office in Broward County using the Puerto Rican man’s personal identifying information, the factual proffer said, including his date of birth, place of birth and Social Security number.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
The nearby secretarial school was proffered as a far more sensible option.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Even More Murky One of the pieces of advice that many cybersecurity professionals will proffer is to trust nothing and verify everything.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
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Russia has suggested modifications to the proposal that Ukraine has a security guarantee similar to a NATO Article Five collective defense clause, which would allow some Ukrainian allies to freely enter combat against a nation that attacks Ukraine in the future.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The proposal was a later addition to Abbott’s special session agenda.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On China's second-hand goods platform Xianyu, some resellers are already offering the 4.0 series for more than twice the original price.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Delacorte offers accessible seating for those with mobility needs, with companion seats available.—
Emma Caldwell,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One speaker there who expressed support for trans athletes in girls' sports suggested that McNabb's injury shouldn't be used to justify banning males from girls' volleyball, and that any female athlete who injures an opponent should also be banned in that case.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly suggested in a note last month that DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment were looking to become more proactive with prediction market offerings, complementing a rise in sports betting revenue in recent years.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Just like that: a glimpse of a shadow of a suggestion that the Fed might start lowering interest rates again was enough to send U.S. stocks surging and Treasury yields falling on Friday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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But Bourbon is quick to shut down the suggestion that the ATP is going through all this effort out of the goodness of its heart.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Osaka, still in her prime, gave birth in 2023 and returned in 2024.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Business outlet TheStreet reported that stores had been given a grace period to implement the change that ends Aug. 31.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 2023 Pan American Games hosts propose to welcome the world to a place where Olympic events could unfold in the shadow of the Andes.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Indy council proposes an earlier curfew after shootings.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, this poses a dilemma during travel, since packing a steamer in my carry-on bag isn’t always an option.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Aug. 2025
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Henderson posed a significant challenge for the Seahawks’ defenders.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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