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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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
As proposed, the framework creates friction in the very U.S.-India tech cooperation that will be vital to countering China’s global tech influence.
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Janet Egan, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
The basic principle — along with the name topological qubit — was first proposed in 1997 by Alexei Kitaev, a Russian American physicist.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Indiana Republicans have proposed cutting state funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, which provides books to young kids in an effort to promote literacy.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
The legislature continues proposes to cut their autonomy to fix their own issues and forcing police to become evictions judges and ICE agents while cutting their funding.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Janet Egan, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
The basic principle — along with the name topological qubit — was first proposed in 1997 by Alexei Kitaev, a Russian American physicist.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Indiana Republicans have proposed cutting state funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, which provides books to young kids in an effort to promote literacy.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
The legislature continues proposes to cut their autonomy to fix their own issues and forcing police to become evictions judges and ICE agents while cutting their funding.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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In the final shot of Mullen standing by the water, De Niro's face suggests so much: regret, worry, or even satisfaction with what he's done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The use of this particular rune stone ritually changed over time, the latest findings suggested.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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The outrageous plot follows failing impresario Max Bialystock who plans to stage a Broadway flop and collect on investors’ money.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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These are all important features for anyone who plans to spend hours walking, standing, or running.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 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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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Meier intended to use her credit to build up a nest egg after years of grad school.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Companies contemplating manufacturing investments took both sides into account when planning where to build or expand a plant.—
Lydia DePillis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The space lends itself to lounging, contemplating and just being.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Per their social media, Mercy Chefs hope to serve not only those in Kentucky but also the neighboring states of Virginia and West Virginia that also suffered from these floods.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Amani hopes to deepen her connection with Woody and build strong connections with other couples over the next half-decade.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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Be mindful when practicing your core exercise, and always aim to maximize form and minimize injury.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Alphabet is targeting $75 billion in capital expenditures this year, Meta will spend as much as $65 billion and Amazon is aiming to spend $100 billion.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Abou Sangaré was the first winner of the night, winning Best Male Revelation for his breakout role in Souleymane’s Story as an African immigrant trying to survive in the mean streets of Paris.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Baron criticized the use of heavily armed federal agents for such cases, arguing that resources should be focused on criminals and public threats rather than individuals trying to adjust their status legally.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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