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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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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
The service proposed listing West African, Kordofan and Nubian giraffes as endangered.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
At last, Okaloosa County, Fla., proposed converting it into the world's largest artificial reef.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
On the campaign trail, Trump proposed raising duties on imports from China by as much as 50%, while adding duties of 10% to 20% against products from the rest of the world.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Specific concerns centered around possible development of parts of the park, a possibility that staff said was never proposed given that the park sits on top of an old landfill covered by a cap that’s meant to prevent toxins from seeping into the San Francisco Bay.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
At last, Okaloosa County, Fla., proposed converting it into the world's largest artificial reef.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
On the campaign trail, Trump proposed raising duties on imports from China by as much as 50%, while adding duties of 10% to 20% against products from the rest of the world.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Specific concerns centered around possible development of parts of the park, a possibility that staff said was never proposed given that the park sits on top of an old landfill covered by a cap that’s meant to prevent toxins from seeping into the San Francisco Bay.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
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Netanyahu’s lack of strategic vision to accomplish this task, however, suggests that Israel will be prosecuting an ongoing war that has alienated many potential U.S. partners in the world.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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The abuse victims’ attorneys, however, suggested that not funding the trust immediately would short-change people who had already been victimized by the church, given how the value of that trust could erode with time and inflation.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The company plans to generate future revenue through its FANTOO platform, focusing on direct sales and user-to-user commissions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Council members plan to finalize the city's 2025-26 budget today.Axios Seattle, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Stakes of Data Loss Data suppression or alteration poses serious risks to various sectors and populations.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Flink’s character poses a different arc throughout the tale, leaving the young princess to battle the darkness, internally and externally.Sara Belcher, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Given the laptop-class CPU and GPU, only the RAM and storage are intended to be readily user-accessible—the chips are locked down and facing toward the cooling system that occupies the other half of the case.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The alternative is a future too abhorrent for even the most dystopian imaginations at WIRED to contemplate.Katie Drummond, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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Their agreement contemplated alternative dispute mechanisms, including arbitration, to resolve any contractual conflict.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The team hoped the animals could particularly help within bringing to the surface vital, fertilizing microorganisms such as endosymbiotic rhizobial bacteria and Mycorrhizal fungi.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Scientists hope a new telescope will have the potential to see deeper into the solar system.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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A number of volunteers with Ligue des Droits de l'Homme, or the Human Rights League, a French organization that aims to observe and defend human rights, were stationed outside the stadium to observe police forces’ handling of the event.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The 49ers were working to try to get ahead of the story.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Beth Smith lives and runs in Burlingame, California, and runs roads and trails while trying to not get Prednisone-level poison oak rashes.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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