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
Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The client had only given Moise his Form W-2, and Moise did not review the return with the client or give the client a copy, the factual proffer said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
And so, the night before his scheme is to take place, Mary comes to him, proffering a basket of shaving supplies … and her body.
—Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Those deals, known as proffer agreements, were disclosed by the Free Press in March following the conviction of James Crumbley.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
The client had only given Moise his Form W-2, and Moise did not review the return with the client or give the client a copy, the factual proffer said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Per the definition proffered by the likes of Danto and George Dickie, art after Warhol simply became whatever people in the art world said was art.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
And so, the night before his scheme is to take place, Mary comes to him, proffering a basket of shaving supplies … and her body.
—Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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During the meeting, City Manager Lydia Romero announced that San Diego County officials have agreed to appear at the Lemon Grove City Council’s March 4 meeting to discuss details about the cabin proposal.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The human scientist can even talk with the robot about the proposals in a chatbot interface.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The preview offers us a first look at new characters Sophie Baek, Lady Araminta Gun, Rosamund Li, and Posy Li, while also giving us a look at our favorite returning cast members.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Paramount Plus Essential Plan The streamer offers two different plans in both monthly and annual subscription options.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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During a news briefing the following day, President Donald Trump baselessly suggested the collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring goals.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some research, including a 2014 study of twins in China, suggests that genetics may play a role, with both grandiosity and entitlement seeming to be shared more by the twins than by other siblings.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Asking for advice instead of feedback gives you a better chance of getting some helpful suggestions, says Grant.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most acknowledge the tough spot the OP (original poster) was in while offering their own suggestions.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cuomo's high name recognition gives him an early advantage, but the race is fluid with six months to go.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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In June 1951, the nurses gave their trial patients the first dose of isoniazid.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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No president ever proposed anything so unhinged as Donald Trump’s brutal fantasy of evicting some 2.3 million Palestinians from Gaza and turning it into a massive real estate deal.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Trump proposed capping indirect costs in his previous administration, but the effort was unsuccessful.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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An earlier criminal complaint also included a selfie of four men posing with luxury items –– this time from Burrow’s Cincinnati home in December.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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With the EUROs 2024 posing a massive opportunity to drive engagement, Mail Sport set a bold goal: to maintain relevance as a go-to source for fans without relying on traditional IP assets.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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