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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
According to a factual proffer reflecting the prosecution’s case, the two unnamed U.S. soldiers were hanging out at the Colombian Pub, a sports bar in the upscale Zona T area, at about 11 p.m. on March 5, 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Now, as Los Angeles and Altadena begin the arduous task of rebuilding in the wake of the Palisades, Hughes, and Eaton Fires, her music proffers a spiritual salve.
—Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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
According to a factual proffer reflecting the prosecution’s case, the two unnamed U.S. soldiers were hanging out at the Colombian Pub, a sports bar in the upscale Zona T area, at about 11 p.m. on March 5, 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
Over the last three decades, successive U.S. presidents have repeatedly proffered expansive theories on why the president as commander in chief possesses the right to take military action without congressional approval.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Now, as Los Angeles and Altadena begin the arduous task of rebuilding in the wake of the Palisades, Hughes, and Eaton Fires, her music proffers a spiritual salve.
—Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
Noun
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Learn more and have your say ITD seeks feedback on the proposal from April 7 to 21.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the governor’s communications director, when asked for a response on the proposal, doubled down on DeSantis’ immigration comments last month.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
John Russell,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The approach provides just a hint of what the home offers.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Leff suggested using disinfectant wipes to sanitize flyers' seat areas, since with airflow and filtration will spread smells, sprays, or perfumes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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That suggestion is fundamentally incompatible with the basic premise of equal justice under the law.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2025
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There were some suggestions that Musk may not leave the Administration entirely, but rather downgrade his public involvement.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Anton in 2022 proposed 555 new housing units, and the city was going to sell it for $6.4 million, the staff report said.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Researchers decades ago proposed that lightning caused chemical reactions in ancient Earth’s oceans and spontaneously produced the organic molecules.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The distinctive risks posed by TikTok are mostly unrelated to its share structure.—
Gregory H. Shill,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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Decades earlier, Loftus had demonstrated that people’s memories of visual details could be manipulated by posing questions that contained misinformation.—
Bernice Andrews,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Proffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffer. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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