1
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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2
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
Meiner is now proposing that Miami Beach terminate its lease to O Cinema and withhold the remainder of its nearly $80,000 grant money to the theater.
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Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Trump initially proposed Egypt and Jordan as destinations, but both countries have strongly rejected the idea.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
President Trump and his emissaries proposed a 30-day ceasefire in the fighting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
The stay would allow the Pac-12 and Mountain West to engage in mediation, which is a non-binding dispute resolution process where a mediator hears arguments and proposes a solution.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Trump initially proposed Egypt and Jordan as destinations, but both countries have strongly rejected the idea.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
President Trump and his emissaries proposed a 30-day ceasefire in the fighting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
The stay would allow the Pac-12 and Mountain West to engage in mediation, which is a non-binding dispute resolution process where a mediator hears arguments and proposes a solution.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Von Massow suggests a number of explanations for that.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some experts even suggest putting a gate on your child's door and locking it, but other experts advise against it due to fire safety considerations.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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The team plans to debut Painter in July after a successful return (so far) from Tommy John surgery that knocked out his past two seasons.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The only thing shocking about this story is that the Washington elites are stupid enough to coordinate their latest military adventure on a messaging app like a bunch of teenagers planning a keg party.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 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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State officials say the mussels can hide in ballast tanks, live wells, and engine systems, surviving long trips and posing risks to even remote mountain lakes.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Conceived by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood, who later went on to design several of America’s iconic national park lodges, the building was intended to fold seamlessly into its environment—working to complement the natural beauty of its surroundings rather than overpowering it.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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To be built close to junction 10 of the M1 motorway for easy access by car, it was intended to have a removable grass pitch, which would have made Luton the first club to use such technology.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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This would necessitate integrating French alongside English in our federal operations—a significant governance shift few have seriously contemplated.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Ukraine’s allies in Europe are contemplating stepping up their financial aid in the wake of statements by U.S. President Donald Trump that Europe must take care of its own security.—
DAVID McHUGH,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City finished second in the AL Central last season and hopes to take the next step in 2025.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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The networks hope to sell the bulk of their commercial inventory ahead of the debut of their next cycle of programming.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Multiple fans aim cool breezes toward the cook and discourage mosquitoes and flies from hanging around.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Volunteers are aiming to make their first-ever appearance in the men's Final Four this year.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dyrholm doesn’t only try to encounter her characters with openness but also people in her everyday life.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tate is mentioned explicitly in the series when police try to describe what kind of content Jamie might have been exposed to.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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