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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
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule that would, for the first time, formally flag microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water as threats that deserve federal attention — putting them on its list of contaminants that merit study, tracking, and possible future regulation.
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Justin Zorn, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The new budget proposes slashing OCR funding by 35%.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Tehran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz but doesn’t want to give up its nuclear weapons program.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The hotel had originally proposed a structure reaching 131 feet, then revised its designs to top out at 99 feet, according to a February presentation.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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Justin Zorn, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The new budget proposes slashing OCR funding by 35%.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Tehran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz but doesn’t want to give up its nuclear weapons program.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The hotel had originally proposed a structure reaching 131 feet, then revised its designs to top out at 99 feet, according to a February presentation.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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In fact, there are some indicators that suggest that attitudes toward Jews are improving.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Turner lore suggested the college student was expelled from the Ivy League school for having a female student in his dormitory room.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Plus, Karla Subero Pittol‘s popular Venezuelan cafe Chainsaw on Melrose Hill is expanding to the space next door where dinner service is planned.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Anthony Edwards, listed as questionable, is planning to give it a go, per multiple reports.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Fallon showed framed pictures of him hanging out with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and posing with racecar studs Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Ahead of the June primary election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Quinn said there's no indication the suspect intended to target the motorcade.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Other stories included a look at how across presidential administrations, Washington allowed tech companies and Beijing to skirt regulations intended to bar China from access to certain materials, such as advanced computer chips.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Here was a more congenial setting for contemplating liberty than Paris or Port-au-Prince.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Louisiana case is more likely to have an impact in other states that may be contemplating redistricting.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Now, some residents hope to trigger a recall election to remove a third councilmember who voted in favor of the breaks — First District Councilmember John Perkins.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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There’s no guarantee that new maps will play out the way parties hope.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Andrew is aiming to finish with its best record since a 22-14 showing in 2017.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The United States and Iran are moving closer to an agreement on a short memorandum that aims to end the Iran war, a regional source familiar with the negotiations sad.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was charged with firearms offenses and trying to assassinate the president.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Officials are still trying to determine what happened aboard the ship, which commands fares of up to $28,845 for a 46-day journey that includes a tour of the Antarctica Peninsula and stops in Tierra del Fuego on the southern edge of Argentina.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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