1
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
There have been dueling proposals ever since, with some fighting to keep the Bears in Chicago proper, others fighting to help the stadium get built in Arlington Heights, and recently Northwest Indiana jumping into the fray, proposing sites for a new Bears stadium in Gary and Hammond.
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Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
But now, the CRFB is proposing a fix that promises significant progress toward putting the program on a path to self-sufficiency.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lebanon's government has broken a longstanding taboo by proposing direct talks with Israel.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Two months later, the United States announced a twenty-eight-point peace plan proposing major territorial concessions from Ukraine, a cap on the size of its military, and a constitutional ban on its accession to NATO.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the California School Boards Association is proposing that the state make the binding commitment to academic improvement that has been lacking.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The district was proposing to pay for the cost of their least expensive health care plan for educators and their dependents through June 2027, with teachers potentially sharing some costs after that year.
—The Sacramento Bee, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Last month, Feingold published an open letter to YouTube proposing a native Rent/Buy button for independent creators, allowing filmmakers to sell films directly to audiences without relying on aggregators.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
But now, the CRFB is proposing a fix that promises significant progress toward putting the program on a path to self-sufficiency.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lebanon's government has broken a longstanding taboo by proposing direct talks with Israel.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Two months later, the United States announced a twenty-eight-point peace plan proposing major territorial concessions from Ukraine, a cap on the size of its military, and a constitutional ban on its accession to NATO.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the California School Boards Association is proposing that the state make the binding commitment to academic improvement that has been lacking.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
The district was proposing to pay for the cost of their least expensive health care plan for educators and their dependents through June 2027, with teachers potentially sharing some costs after that year.
—The Sacramento Bee, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Last month, Feingold published an open letter to YouTube proposing a native Rent/Buy button for independent creators, allowing filmmakers to sell films directly to audiences without relying on aggregators.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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The hackers never demanded a ransom, suggesting they were motivated by destruction and chaos, not profit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The most damaging incident for Meta occurred in 2021, when Haugen, a former Facebook product manager turned whistleblower, leaked a trove of documents suggesting the company knew of the potential harms of its products.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Browne’s family is planning an event honoring him in mid-May.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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Images posted to the hacking group’s Telegram account included a picture of Patel sniffing a cigar and posing for photos.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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She and her son are seen posing in front of a mirror together, before Spears begins speaking in an English accent and seemingly simulating a humping motion while wearing tight shorts and a top that exposes her midsection.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tucker and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Ryan Garrett, broke into Dean’s apartment intending to steal motorcycle parts.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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On July 16, 1999, Kennedy sat in the pilot’s seat of his single-engine plane, intending to drop off sister-in-law Lauren in Martha's Vineyard before continuing to Hyannis Port with his wife for cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2022, the brand also commemorated NASA’s Artemis I Mission with the Artemis Moon Doughnut, in addition to offering doughnuts during multiple supermoons and total solar eclipses over the years.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Choosing among loud, louder and loudest shirts, then contemplating whether to go with jorts or florts (don’t ask) and selecting the appropriate socks and crocs, Black finally is ready to go until Sarah Sherman shows up to spoil things.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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To meet his growing costs, Meraj had increased the price of a cup of tea from ten rupees to fifteen, a fifty-per-cent rise (in New York terms, like a cup of drip coffee going from just shy of four dollars to nearly six overnight).—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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McDowell is with 916 Community Alliance, going inside underserved community classrooms to help keep the peace.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Fighting Illini are aiming to clinch its first Final Four berth since 2005.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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