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as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in to plan
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
we propose to buy a new house within the next year
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Recent Examples of propose
Then, three years later in June 2022, Goff proposed on a vacation with friends and the pair announced their engagement.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
That bill is similar to a bill proposed in the US House by Republican Rep. Chris Smith.
—Kerry Meagher, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
That would only partly offset the wide-ranging tax cuts Mr. Trump is proposing, which the CRFB estimates will cost almost $5 trillion over the next 10 years.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
The brand was already in a trajectory of proposing to customers some higher-price-point items.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
That bill is similar to a bill proposed in the US House by Republican Rep. Chris Smith.
—Kerry Meagher, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
That would only partly offset the wide-ranging tax cuts Mr. Trump is proposing, which the CRFB estimates will cost almost $5 trillion over the next 10 years.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
The brand was already in a trajectory of proposing to customers some higher-price-point items.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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During a news briefing the following day, President Donald Trump baselessly suggested the collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring goals.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some research, including a 2014 study of twins in China, suggests that genetics may play a role, with both grandiosity and entitlement seeming to be shared more by the twins than by other siblings.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Pepsi is also reportedly planning to launch its own prebiotic soda this year, according to CNBC.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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However, Boone plans on using the 29-year-old as his everyday center fielder.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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His unchecked access to sensitive national infrastructure, military contracts and energy policies poses serious risks.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Saul Loeb | Via Reuters The strengthening dollar is posing challenges for the biggest U.S. tech companies, which have become increasingly reliant on overseas revenue.—
Annie Palmer,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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When that happens, that’s when bad guys stop being the cautionary tales that they were intended to be.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Their latest survey of consumer sentiment showed the number of people who believe their next vehicle will be a truck or SUV fell 3% compared to a year ago, while the number intending to buy a car rose 3%.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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Chaska High School’s 1936 baseball team has already booked two games with Jordan High and is contemplating contests with Saint Louis Park and New Prague, coach Albert Mooney said Monday.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a dad to two boys, taking a moment to contemplate the scope of the job can be a bit overwhelming for me.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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But proponents hope that time will get vulnerable patients on more stable ground.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The effort hopes to raise at least $5 million in the coming months through donations and an auction of animation memorabilia via Sotheby’s.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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Unlike traditional medical interventions that often focus on treating symptoms, medical retreats aim to identify the root causes of health challenges, both known and unknown.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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One of the restaurants aiming to change Fort Lauderdale’s dining scene is about to open an upscale sports bar.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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Before undergoing knee surgery in the middle of 2023, Steffen was still trying to establish a foothold as a goalkeeper for Middlesbrough (on loan from Manchester City) in the EFL Championship in England.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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