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
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
As in his October proffer, his report crimps the Court’s ruling and ignores its instructions not to second-guess Trump’s motives.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025
Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The downside is that AI could seem convincing, even if disclaimers are proffered, and people would be misled into false indications of their death date.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
According to a factual proffer reflecting the prosecution’s case, the two unnamed U.S. soldiers were hanging out at the Colombian Pub, a sports bar in the upscale Zona T area, at about 11 p.m. on March 5, 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
As in his October proffer, his report crimps the Court’s ruling and ignores its instructions not to second-guess Trump’s motives.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Now, as Los Angeles and Altadena begin the arduous task of rebuilding in the wake of the Palisades, Hughes, and Eaton Fires, her music proffers a spiritual salve.
—Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The downside is that AI could seem convincing, even if disclaimers are proffered, and people would be misled into false indications of their death date.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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Chairman Brendan Carr declared that the FCC would block merger proposals from companies practicing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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One of these was Cincinnati, Ohio and the other was a proposal that would keep Sundance in Utah.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Piper happily agrees, and Lachlan offers to stay with her.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) and The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) — both beloved by fans for their villains — don't offer a lot of thrills, fashion-wise.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Several reports in Italian and international media suggested that Bezos' wedding organizers had already booked rooms at Venice's main luxury hotels and reserved for a few days in late June large numbers of gondolas and water taxis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
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Donald Trump suggested America could join King Charles III's Commonwealth prompting a MAGA backlash—though some may have misconstrued exactly what membership of the voluntary association of 56 states might actually mean in practice.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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The biggest risk with AI is trust: The capability to understand the content or suggestions that AI provides, as well as its decision process.—
Agur Jõgi,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Looking Forward Dear Looking Forward: These are wonderful suggestions for the letter writer, or anyone with the capacity to be there for a child who needs them.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Anton in 2022 proposed 555 new housing units, and the city was going to sell it for $6.4 million, the staff report said.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alternately, Primack proposes that Chisholm ask for a one-time waiver from the NBA, gambling that the record sticker tag of the sale (which does not even include a stake in the Celtics' home arena, TD Garden) would probably dissuade the league's other owners from turning down such an agreement.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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And if Nique Clifford was able to give Maryland’s defense fits on 21 points, Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. could pose a nightmare matchup.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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Jaber Mohamed has uploaded several pictures of himself at Manchester City on his public Instagram page, including posing with former players David Silva, Jesus Navas, and Sergio Aguero during their time at the club.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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