Thesaurus results for PROPOSING

proposing

verb

present participle of propose

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 On July 27, the government introduced legislation proposing longer prison terms and higher fines for examination fraud. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The group filed an initiative petition proposing an ordinance that would require major stadium projects to go to a vote before construction can begin. — Dylan Lysen july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 The city of Sacramento is proposing raising water and sewer service charges for the first time in eight years. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Among the pictures in the slideshow, Herbert is shown carrying an ebullient Beer over his shoulder, while another shows him on one knee proposing to her. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Among them is a Washington think tank that recently released a paper proposing the capping of annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Reports suggest mediators are proposing a 10-day ceasefire between the two adversaries. — Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan,tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 20 July 2026 In 1991, social scientist Michael Sherraden wrote a book proposing Individual Development Accounts. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 McCarty made his comments after a June 23 meeting with Provident, a developer who is proposing building a 21-acre data center at 5201 Rufe Snow Drive, which is in a commercial area near a Walmart and Home Depot. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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But beyond those dates, bookings for June 10 through July 19 totaled 430K nights, roughly flat compared to last year, suggesting no real uplift on those days, Linda Rollins, an AirDNA research analyst told the Miami Herald.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
By reproducing Campbell’s soup cans and Marilyn Monroe portraits at industrial scale, Warhol collapsed the distinction between commerce and culture, suggesting that mass production and repetition could become a form of value in itself.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 21 July 2026

Definition of suggesting

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The backtracking illustrates how the politics of criminal justice have shifted since 2020, posing dilemmas for Democrats’ midterm strategy and their ability to enact their preferred solutions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
The rise of TikTok and Instagram’s prioritization of video forced them to get comfortable not just posing but speaking to a camera; those without compelling personae were left behind, stuck in an eternal 2019.

— Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 July 2026

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Wearing a mask can help prevent transmission of respiratory diseases like Covid-19 by offering a buffer against infectious particles, the CDC says.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
This is a delightful family affair, with Iñigo’s wife, Arantxa, offering incredible tableside service, and his son Julen as sommelier with unmatched passion for the job.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of offering

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Sitting on the fence right now, contemplating various scenarios are the Marlins, Nationals, Orioles, Padres, Tigers and Twins.

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Because of these problems, the Federal Reserve is contemplating leaving the check processing business.

— Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of contemplating

Verb

To keep the business going, the family has increasingly turned to restoring old bells, often with the help of modern technologies.

— Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026
The plush foam footbed and deep heel cup feel even better than going barefoot, cradling my feet with every step.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026

Definition of going

Verb

The team has to be good by 2027-28 The Rangers are aiming for the playoffs this coming season, which feels like a reasonable goal.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Qolab replaces traditional Josephson junction fabrication with precision subtractive etching, aiming to improve qubit coherence and manufacturing consistency.

— Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of aiming

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