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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
Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.
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Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.
—Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The government cited these factors when proposing a new rule to protect the butterflies under the Endangered Species Act.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
The left has been pointing fingers at Republicans for proposing last-minute changes to a deal that was mostly favorable to both sides.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Shani Coleman, Director of the Clark County Office of Community & Economic Development, says Nevada lawmakers are proposing a plan to give entertainment incentives to those who build permanent soundstage facilities.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
So Pryor is proposing the formation of the National Film and Television Office (NFTO).
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Rockefeller Center is proposing to rip out its glowing glass signage in favor of LEDs.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
In a similar vein, Republicans in Congress are proposing the College Cost Reduction Act which would change repayment programs and loan forgiveness programs as well.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.
—Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The government cited these factors when proposing a new rule to protect the butterflies under the Endangered Species Act.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
The left has been pointing fingers at Republicans for proposing last-minute changes to a deal that was mostly favorable to both sides.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Shani Coleman, Director of the Clark County Office of Community & Economic Development, says Nevada lawmakers are proposing a plan to give entertainment incentives to those who build permanent soundstage facilities.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
So Pryor is proposing the formation of the National Film and Television Office (NFTO).
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Rockefeller Center is proposing to rip out its glowing glass signage in favor of LEDs.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
In a similar vein, Republicans in Congress are proposing the College Cost Reduction Act which would change repayment programs and loan forgiveness programs as well.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposing
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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For new investors in their early 20s or 30s who have never experienced a market correction or for someone planning on retiring soon, experiencing a market correction can be very unsettling.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The scene cuts to Francis seeing the open suitcases and realizing that Julia is planning to leave him.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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While posing for photos at the event, Princess Charlene was joined by filmmaker Blanca Li, and her sister-in-law Princess Caroline of Hanover, among others.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to the ship of Theseus paradox — of whether a building is more than the sum of its material parts.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Women’s Christian Temperance Union group started in 1874 intending to end the consumption of alcohol in the United States.—
Elaine Shirley,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
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China is also targeting the moon, intending to land astronauts there by 2030.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Over five million Syrians have been displaced abroad over the last 13 years, and many of them are now contemplating a return home.—
Karam Shaar,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Proposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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