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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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
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
However, back in 2008, Davis allegedly agreed to a proffer agreement with authorities connected to an L.A. task force, which would have granted him immunity from being prosecuted in the case.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Naturally, that led to other bandmates proffering a similar request.
—Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The drugged soldiers stumbled and had difficulty keeping their balance, according to the proffer.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
However, back in 2008, Davis allegedly agreed to a proffer agreement with authorities connected to an L.A. task force, which would have granted him immunity from being prosecuted in the case.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
The boxcar-style home, which was proffered for status as an L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument in 2014, was also owned at one time by fashion mogul Serge Azria, who picked up the place in 2015 for nearly $3 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Naturally, that led to other bandmates proffering a similar request.
—Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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But Trump’s involvement signals a new level of seriousness about the proposal.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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These benefits come with minimal costs – experts estimate that the proposal would account for only .04% of the state’s overall unemployment insurance expenditures.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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For investors watching the fintech space, Aether's approach offers a refreshing alternative to companies chasing the latest tech buzzwords.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey’s playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Following President Trump’s suggestion that trade partners can avoid tariffs by increasing their purchases of U.S. energy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that investments from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in the flagship LNG project could form the basis of a deal with those countries.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
Verb
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But there are few substitutes for availability, and no player has given more to Spurs this season than Porro.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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In the first instance, Annapolis needs to give Baltimore City full control over its own tax rates.—
Daniel Brennan,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The goal for the ordinance is to limit the out-of-pocket fees for potential renters when applying to rental properties, according to Councilwoman Sarah Moore, who first proposed the ordinance to the City Council at its March 4 meeting.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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Competition for the brightest students, researchers, and faculty is fierce: Florida has the fourth-largest number of medical schools of any state and several more are proposed.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Insular cultures produce groupthink, don’t evolve as fast as others, and thus pose an existential threat to organizations.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In one snap, Watts and the Ray Donovan star, 57, posed together for a selfie with their son, who wore a dark suit and boutonniere, in the middle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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