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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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2
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
And in January 2024, a steep entertainment tax on services by karaoke bars, spas, and nightclubs had been proposed, though that was scrapped the next month after backlash from local businesses.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Yet the government is proposing to cut the salaries of teachers and civil servants, while steering more than one and a quarter billion dollars to ultra-Orthodox parties and schools and West Bank settlements.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
Alternately, Primack proposes that Chisholm ask for a one-time waiver from the NBA, gambling that the record sticker tag of the sale (which does not even include a stake in the Celtics' home arena, TD Garden) would probably dissuade the league's other owners from turning down such an agreement.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Later that year, in December 2024, Blake proposed, and the two got married just weeks after.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Yet the government is proposing to cut the salaries of teachers and civil servants, while steering more than one and a quarter billion dollars to ultra-Orthodox parties and schools and West Bank settlements.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
Alternately, Primack proposes that Chisholm ask for a one-time waiver from the NBA, gambling that the record sticker tag of the sale (which does not even include a stake in the Celtics' home arena, TD Garden) would probably dissuade the league's other owners from turning down such an agreement.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Later that year, in December 2024, Blake proposed, and the two got married just weeks after.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Several reports in Italian and international media suggested that Bezos' wedding organizers had already booked rooms at Venice's main luxury hotels and reserved for a few days in late June large numbers of gondolas and water taxis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
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The bees, as suggested by their name, also produce honey.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The team plans to debut Painter in July after a successful return (so far) from Tommy John surgery that knocked out his past two seasons.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what travelers planning Disney vacations should know.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant requires a follow-up inspection but doesn’t pose a threat to the public.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Jaber Mohamed has uploaded several pictures of himself at Manchester City on his public Instagram page, including posing with former players David Silva, Jesus Navas, and Sergio Aguero during their time at the club.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Conceived by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood, who later went on to design several of America’s iconic national park lodges, the building was intended to fold seamlessly into its environment—working to complement the natural beauty of its surroundings rather than overpowering it.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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To be built close to junction 10 of the M1 motorway for easy access by car, it was intended to have a removable grass pitch, which would have made Luton the first club to use such technology.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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To recognize the Fed’s insignificance, all readers need to do is contemplate all the attention given the central bank by economists and pundits.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Kashin Inc is not involved in any pending legal proceedings, and no such proceedings are known to be contemplated.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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With few first round draft picks upcoming, and now the threat of being mediocre to attract free agents, the best the Mavs can hope for is that Kyrie comes back from injury to pair with AD.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
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East Lynne, a summer equity theater company that stages classic American plays, is hoping to start using what will be called The Clemans Theater later this year for productions and for events such as art exhibitions, film screenings and fundraisers this summer.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Multiple fans aim cool breezes toward the cook and discourage mosquitoes and flies from hanging around.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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By extending the narrative beyond the confines of a talent agency’s office, the series aims to be both a celebration of Madrid’s cultural scene and a reflection of the industry’s inner workings.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tate is mentioned explicitly in the series when police try to describe what kind of content Jamie might have been exposed to.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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For instance, while Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert may try to adhere to a strict framing, Mulaney prefers a more meandering format between himself and announcer Richard Kind.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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