put forward

phrase

Synonyms of put forwardnext
: propose
put forward a theory

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Deadline can reveal that the Line of Duty showrunner is spearheading a bid to produce Doctor Who after the BBC launched a competitive tender, a bake-off-style process in which producers have put forward plans to regenerate the iconic sci-fi series. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Haider Ackermann’s Tom Ford put forward structured bullet bras and high-cut swimsuits. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 Experts say part of the problem is a lack of funds to deploy protective measures and enact laws that already exist, an argument put forward by feminist candidates such as Luciana Boiteux, who is running for Rio’s state legislature. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 Often put forward bluntly, the latter could also impress in its refinement. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put forward

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“Put forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20forward. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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