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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
Overall, the White House is proposing a roughly 5 percent cut in HUD’s budget from last year, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The debate centers on alternate theories proposing that Shakespeare was a front for the real dramatist (or dramatists).
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The upgrades the city is proposing to fund include pedestrian bridges, a dedicated rideshare parking lot, a roof over the stadium plaza, digital signage and other improvements around the stadium.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
That includes an owner proposing to demolish a building with local historic status.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The 26-year-old shared the happy news on Instagram with a series of photos of Owens proposing in a gazebo in Houston, Texas.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The attorneys are proposing that the complaint be certified as a class-action lawsuit, saying the company could have 300 or more similar agreements with Colorado homeowners.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
But City Councilmember James Mai wants the city to move quickly and is proposing some immediate steps, including a hiring freeze, to get ahead.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
An influential progressive think tank is proposing that Democrats assert more federal government control over hospitals and private insurers to make health care more affordable.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The debate centers on alternate theories proposing that Shakespeare was a front for the real dramatist (or dramatists).
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The upgrades the city is proposing to fund include pedestrian bridges, a dedicated rideshare parking lot, a roof over the stadium plaza, digital signage and other improvements around the stadium.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
That includes an owner proposing to demolish a building with local historic status.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The 26-year-old shared the happy news on Instagram with a series of photos of Owens proposing in a gazebo in Houston, Texas.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The attorneys are proposing that the complaint be certified as a class-action lawsuit, saying the company could have 300 or more similar agreements with Colorado homeowners.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
But City Councilmember James Mai wants the city to move quickly and is proposing some immediate steps, including a hiring freeze, to get ahead.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
An influential progressive think tank is proposing that Democrats assert more federal government control over hospitals and private insurers to make health care more affordable.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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No one is suggesting that there not be lighting for safety, esthetics or safe travel.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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An hour before Hitchcock's execution, Texas is planning to put James Broadnax to death for the 2008 double murder of two Christian music producers in the Dallas suburb of Garland.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Countries across the Gulf have arrested scores of people during the war, on charges ranging from posting images of wartime damage, to planning terrorist attacks with Iran.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kennedy, according to the former, further flew under the radar by not posing for photos during the event, which was also attended by Martha Stewart, Iman, Lionel Richie, Donatella Versace, Karlie Kloss and more.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kelly’s final Instagram post was from November of last year, posing with family members.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Police believe Lewis killed King intending to steal his Hyundai Sonata.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Essay The op-ed itself is a short essay intending to inform the public about an issue and to indicate some means for its resolution.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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And naturally, Anthony Bourdain made his own pilgrimage, offering his approval like a secular blessing.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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The United Bodegas of America is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds and companies are contemplating the impact this would have on shareholders.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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California is contemplating a one-time, 5 percent levy on the state’s billionaires—200 or so people in a population of 40 million.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Klopp’s team, like Dalglish’s before him and Slot’s after, found the going much tougher the year after the German inspired what seven previous Liverpool managers could not, including Dalglish, who returned for 18 months in early 2011.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Fed’s going to have a lot of challenges in this economy going forward.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Moyes moved to San Sebastian side Real Sociedad in November 2014, seven months after that unceremonious end to his time at Old Trafford, aiming to rebuild his reputation.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine produced four million drones last year and is aiming for seven million this year.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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