as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala
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1
as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise
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2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt
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Recent Examples of proffer
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Kennedy visited Europe in early 1967 in his capacity as senator, which led to a story in Newsweek saying that Kennedy received a proffer of peace from the North Vietnamese on his trip.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Steven Witkoff, the Trump administration’s top negotiator, has proffered a plan that reportedly suggests outsourcing Iran’s uranium enrichment to a regional consortium.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Abreu filed three separate passport applications in person at a post office in Broward County using the Puerto Rican man’s personal identifying information, the factual proffer said, including his date of birth, place of birth and Social Security number.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Kennedy visited Europe in early 1967 in his capacity as senator, which led to a story in Newsweek saying that Kennedy received a proffer of peace from the North Vietnamese on his trip.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Today the firm continues to proffer the maximalist style with a patchwork madras sport coat that hits all the other Ivy style sweet spots, including an undarted front, a natured shoulder, and a hooked center vent.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Steven Witkoff, the Trump administration’s top negotiator, has proffered a plan that reportedly suggests outsourcing Iran’s uranium enrichment to a regional consortium.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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Dearborn Wants Wards is gathering signatures for a ballot proposal to establish council seats based on geography.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Although a request for proposals for a new company to run the facility drew interest from at least two companies, neither ended up completing the process to submit a proposal and efforts to reach out to other companies have so far been unsuccessful, Hyde said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Full table service is offered in broad dining rooms with sturdy chairs and vinyl tablecloths.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Parks offer an incredible value to Americans: $35 for a week at Yellowstone is less than a family in most U.S. cities pays for a two-hour trip to the movie theater.—
Tate Watkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The research suggests that to consume or to dream of consuming creates illusions of belonging to a different social class.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But reporting in recent days suggests that the administration is softening its tone on FEMA even further, at least for the moment.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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But in recent years, Hernandez said people have had difficulty following her suggestion.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Khanna's Take on California Redistricting Battle Khanna also discussed Newsom's suggestion that California could redraw its congressional districts if Texas chooses to do so.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Samsung has given Harman access to a wide array of technologies beyond traditional audio, including instrument panels and driver monitoring.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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His cameo in Rocky III gave wrestling mainstream attention, along with his cartoon called Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n’ Wrestling, which was broadcast on Saturday mornings in the mid-1980s.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Schoemann proposes evaluating the voter roll purging process, hand-counting ballots, and ensuring equitable voting access.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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In response to strong domestic and international criticism, President Zelenskyy is set to propose a bill that will decrease Russian influence while maintaining the anti-corruption agencies’ independence.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Nine days after the meeting in Lisbon between Rashford representatives and Barcelona, the player was posing with an Aston Villa shirt after agreeing a six-month loan to the Premier League club.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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One of my earliest memories is standing in the living room of a small house in Garden City, Michigan, mimicking Hulk Hogan’s pose down to my laughing parents.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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