as in suggestions
something which is presented for consideration
the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land
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Recent Examples of proposals
Nothing can be finalized until at least 23 of the league’s 30 owners vote at next month’s Board of Governors meeting, and tweaks to the various proposals are still expected to be made along the way.
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The union responded on April 8, according to BP, but allegedly didn’t address the proposals, agree to meet or offer dates to resume discussion.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Butlers can help with anything from arranging meals and excursions to creating once-in-a-lifetime moments like proposals or a birthday surprise.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Some observers raised concerns with the proposals.
—Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Ramaswamy is also under criticism for some of his proposals, such as consolidating the state's university system and raising the voting age to 25.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Other proposals include the impoundment of vehicles that have been caught repeatedly violating the law.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Richardson said the company has negotiated in good faith and made proposals that include meaningful wage increases and a one-time bonus.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
As he gets pummeled with demands to water down his proposals over the course of this year, let’s hope McGrath holds the line.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Sam Amick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The union responded on April 8, according to BP, but allegedly didn’t address the proposals, agree to meet or offer dates to resume discussion.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Butlers can help with anything from arranging meals and excursions to creating once-in-a-lifetime moments like proposals or a birthday surprise.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Some observers raised concerns with the proposals.
—Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Ramaswamy is also under criticism for some of his proposals, such as consolidating the state's university system and raising the voting age to 25.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Other proposals include the impoundment of vehicles that have been caught repeatedly violating the law.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Richardson said the company has negotiated in good faith and made proposals that include meaningful wage increases and a one-time bonus.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
As he gets pummeled with demands to water down his proposals over the course of this year, let’s hope McGrath holds the line.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposals
Noun
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GitHub Copilot subscribers will still be able to use simple AI suggestions like code completion and Next Edit without consuming AI credits.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, existing homeowners sitting on more equity than ever are using it to make all-cash offers on their next purchase — last year, 30% of repeat homeowners paid in all cash, down just a point from a record high of 31% the year prior, per NAR.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the weekend, the father of former Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love went viral after discussing how his son turned down lucrative offers to play for Notre Dame out of high school.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Proposals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposals. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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