proposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of propose
1
as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

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2
as in intends
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 proposes Now suppose the group of 300 proposes its own three-person slate. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026 Lula proposes preserving Brazil’s autonomy by simultaneously strengthening ties with all major powers and engaging in multilateral diplomacy as much as possible. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 DeMaio questioned whether Weber understood what Proposition 39 proposes. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 This collision of horror and beauty is key to Jafa’s work, which proposes terror as a basic condition of life. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Camp Mystic recently submitted a Chapter 11 reorganization plan that proposes auctioning off its 749 acres of land and all of its other assets to an independent buyer. — San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2026 Galbut proposes that the property-tax dollars his company would pay to Miami-Dade on the new tower instead be applied solely to maintaining the existing courthouse. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Its application in Oklahoma proposes a school that would provide both secular and religious education. — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 The No Fakes bill proposes to cover unauthorized replicas of a person’s voice and likeness more broadly. — Shira Lazar, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposes
  1. suggests
  2. intends
  3. offers
  4. plans
  5. poses
  6. contemplates
  7. recommends
  8. aims
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  • Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggests
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  • Parker also said Boeing intends to maintain its focus on quality as production increases.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Ellison intends to focus on the company’s long-term strategy, creative vision and direction, including talent relationships, strategic partnerships, technology and capital allocation.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of intends
Verb
  • The pool has shallow areas for little ones to play in, and the Opium Spa offers treatments tailored to kids and teens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • What’s happening offers a snapshot of what may be coming for many other cities, as climate change meets urban water systems built for a very different world.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of offers
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  • The urgency of their push comes as major European companies undergo huge job losses — Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 workers — which experts have said could drive political upheaval.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The president plans to attend Saturday's big college football matchup between Alabama and Georgia, after attending Texas at Tennessee late last month.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of plans
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  • The study did not examine cognitively healthy people and does not suggest that glucosamine poses a risk to those who take it for joint health.
    — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Dozens of flights to and from Catalina Island have crashed over the years, with pilots saying the airport poses its share of challenges.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of poses
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  • Given the enormous threat AI poses to millions of jobs, the governor’s framework thoughtfully contemplates how to center Maryland workers in regulation of this technology.
    — Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Neither yet contemplates an agent that delegates to another agent at four in the morning.
    — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of contemplates
Verb
  • The brand recommends wearing the cap for 25 minutes, every other day, for three to six months.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
  • An article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends operating below maximum capacity to leave room in provider schedules for last-minute patients and emergencies.
    — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • The second, Stillpoint, aims to release and restore calm with a deep oil-free massage, along with rocking compressions, assisted stretches, and Kansa wand techniques.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The project aims to run AI locally rather than rely entirely on cloud services, with Ajax intended to handle tasks such as web searches, browsing, email, calendars, and other daily activities.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of aims

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“Proposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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