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
The Oceanside City Council has upheld the city Planning Commission’s approval of the six-story Vista Bella apartment building proposed next to the Oceana senior community, where many of the residents opposed the development.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Last year, Altman proposed yet another restructure—one which would dilute the board’s control and allow more profits to flow to shareholders.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
The Pritzker administration has proposed allocating $78 million toward addressing the Tier 2 issue, a figure that Sen. Robert Martwick, a key lawmaker involved in the pension negotiations, thinks could rise as negotiations continue.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
As of now 12 states have formally called for an Article V convention to propose a congressional term limits amendment.
—Avery Padraic Kerrigan, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Last year, Altman proposed yet another restructure—one which would dilute the board’s control and allow more profits to flow to shareholders.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
The Pritzker administration has proposed allocating $78 million toward addressing the Tier 2 issue, a figure that Sen. Robert Martwick, a key lawmaker involved in the pension negotiations, thinks could rise as negotiations continue.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
As of now 12 states have formally called for an Article V convention to propose a congressional term limits amendment.
—Avery Padraic Kerrigan, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Average domestic airfare is also up 2% year-over-year, suggesting steady demand.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But Jake Elman of Athlon Sports proposed one eye-catching trade that the Bronx Bombers might pull off, suggesting the Yankees negotiate for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Those who stayed were treated to an unexpected, magical celebration, especially the bride and groom, who had allowed the stress of wedding planning to be washed away.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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As planned, Trump went on to call Zelensky and other European leaders.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 May 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
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The sheer complexity of a deal, which will take years to complete and require multiagency input, forced Trump’s first treasury secretary to shelve their sale, and experts believe the same hurdles pose significant challenges this time around, too.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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The move is expected to impact millions of borrowers who haven’t paid their loans for approximately nine months, and the Trump administration intends to garnish a portion of workers’ wages if their loans remain unpaid.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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That arrangement was always intended to be temporary, but for nearly two decades, the details of untangling such massive, important institutions have bedeviled three presidential administrations – including Trump’s first.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Instead of a revolution, this new approach contemplated a middle way between capitalism and socialism, one premised on a cooperative relationship between workers and management.—
Time,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Though the film doesn’t provide a satisfactory resolution to these threads, the time the audience spends contemplating them is mostly enjoyable.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Steele, 29, hopes to be around the team as much as possible in the coming months, aiming to return to Wrigley Field every other homestand.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Chief Executive Elon Musk ‘s SpaceX hoped to release a series of mock satellites after liftoff, but that got nixed because the door failed to open all the way.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Phonics could solve California’s reading crisis After decades of debate over how to teach reading amid stubbornly low test scores, a new bill aims to use phonics to solve the state’s literacy crisis.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Miller is aiming at something deeper and more elusive.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Two years later, he was tried again and found guilty of felony murder and second-degree kidnapping.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The festival’s Un Certain Regard section featured two films by young actors trying their hand at directing full-length features for the first time.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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