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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon
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as in planning
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 proposing
Kamala Harris is proposing them.
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Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
However, Vance is proposing substantial changes to ACA health insurance coverage that could lead to the elimination of the ACA’s protection against insurers levying higher premiums on individuals in poor health.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The maritime association is proposing raises approaching 50%, another factor that could reignite inflation just as wage pressures also have receded.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
His running mate, Vance, is proposing substantial changes to ACA health insurance coverage that could lead to the elimination of the ACA’s protection against insurers levying higher premiums on individuals in poor health.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
However, Vance is proposing substantial changes to ACA health insurance coverage that could lead to the elimination of the ACA’s protection against insurers levying higher premiums on individuals in poor health.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The maritime association is proposing raises approaching 50%, another factor that could reignite inflation just as wage pressures also have receded.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
His running mate, Vance, is proposing substantial changes to ACA health insurance coverage that could lead to the elimination of the ACA’s protection against insurers levying higher premiums on individuals in poor health.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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Fruit flies, like humans, can get drunk, sing and be kept awake with coffee, suggesting similarities in our brains.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Friday’s job market figures in the US were very strong, suggesting that in fact there was no need for a large rate cut.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The area of showers and thunderstorms will likely move slowly, posing a rainfall risk in southern and central Florida next week, regions that are still reeling from Hurricane Helene.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The area of showers and thunderstorms will likely move slowly, posing a rainfall risk in southern and central Florida next week, regions that are still reeling from Hurricane Helene.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Stratos Renewables Corporation's financial statements have been prepared assuming the company will continue as a going concern, with management intending to identify potential merger candidates.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The presentation will be aimed at those intending to buy their first telescope but should be of interest to anyone in general.Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Levi is also contemplating selling its Dockers business, which the company said has been underperforming.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nor has there been any clear signal so far of what kind of response to Iran’s unprecedented missile barrage Israel is contemplating.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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