Thesaurus results for PROPOUND

propound

verb

prə-ˈpau̇nd

Definition of propound

as in to propose

to set before the mind for consideration let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option

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Recent Examples of propound This time, Sumner elevated his speech to a higher level of abstraction to propound on the historical meaning and ontology of the Civil War. — Zaakir Tameez june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025 Only a revival of what the Founders propounded as truths and sound beliefs can save us. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025 The Conference of the Birds is a poem about sufism, the doctrine propounded by the mystics of Islam. — Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 Trump and many of his political allies propound a highly nationalistic and xenophobic vision of the United States’ role in the world. — Jordan Tama, Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for propound

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That figure would make the project one of the largest data center developments ever proposed.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
The Department of Transportation proposed new regulations that allow airlines to highlight fares without components such as taxes.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of propose

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Only Faal, currently out on loan at Port Vale of League Two, among Wrexham’s six deadline-day signings in the past three summer windows can be said not to have worked out, suggesting patience is usually rewarded at this time of year.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
After the notice of rescission was sent, Teefey allegedly contacted Bespoke’s representatives suggesting that investors should not file a suit claiming the company had an escrow account to return the investments, this week’s lawsuit says.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggest

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Hudson-Smith went into the stand and up the stairs to pose next to his name, draped in the British flag, but was surrounded by too many empty seats.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
There will be no lifeguards, and county rangers caution that the beach, like many along the Northern California coast, can have rip currents that pose a threat to inexperienced swimmers.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

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