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as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in intends
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 proposes
Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.
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Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
The paper proposes several ways these storms could have triggered those premature deaths.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
Swept up in wedding fever, Gordon abruptly proposes to Ashley on the dance floor.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2024
The Convention of States Project takes its cues from Article V of the Constitution, which proposes two paths for constitutional amendments.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
Both groups have played a role in shaping Project 2025, an extreme policy agenda, published by the Heritage Foundation, that proposes consolidating executive power and remaking the federal bureaucracy, agency by agency.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
The team proposes that closely observing the release of gases and subtle tremors from volcanic sites can improve our ability to anticipate and mitigate the risks posed by future volcanic events.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Proposition 131 on Colorado’s November ballot proposes significant changes to how many high-profile elections would be conducted.
—Jon Murray, The Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2024
Duque, like Uribe, proposes restructuring the peace accord to reduce benefits for the FARC.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2018
Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
The paper proposes several ways these storms could have triggered those premature deaths.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
Swept up in wedding fever, Gordon abruptly proposes to Ashley on the dance floor.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2024
The Convention of States Project takes its cues from Article V of the Constitution, which proposes two paths for constitutional amendments.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
Both groups have played a role in shaping Project 2025, an extreme policy agenda, published by the Heritage Foundation, that proposes consolidating executive power and remaking the federal bureaucracy, agency by agency.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
The team proposes that closely observing the release of gases and subtle tremors from volcanic sites can improve our ability to anticipate and mitigate the risks posed by future volcanic events.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Proposition 131 on Colorado’s November ballot proposes significant changes to how many high-profile elections would be conducted.
—Jon Murray, The Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2024
Duque, like Uribe, proposes restructuring the peace accord to reduce benefits for the FARC.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
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Having a rounder body might put you at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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The report suggests the unit was reassigned to fend off Ukraine’s invasion of the Russian border regions and may be replaced with less capable Russian servicemen.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company intends to defend its intellectual property rights.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lan, 27, also plans to vote for Harris because of the vice president's plans to protect the environment.Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Target plans to be the destination of choice for shoppers looking for Wicked merchandise this holiday season.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This cynicism poses a serious risk to future disaster responses, as fewer people may step forward to help when it’s needed most.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But now the next wave of disruptive technology, generative AI, poses a wholly new kind of threat to creators and rights holders alike.David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Stubbs recommends wearing yours open, in what may feel like a counterintuitive styling choice, but that promises just the right amount of ease.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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To avoid aggravation, Czech recommends taking a minimal approach to physical exfoliation, which can cause micro-tears on the epidermis if you get carried away.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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