Thesaurus results for PROPOSES

proposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of propose

as in suggests

to set before the mind for consideration he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

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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 Project Polymath, for instance — founded by Dan Futrell, former CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation, which gives scholarships to military veterans — proposes to mentor bachelor's degree students beginning in 2028. — Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 The article proposes storytelling as a vital solution, asserting its unique human quality inspires engagement and cannot be faked. — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 To avoid that fate, Jack proposes that Nora help stage his murder, pin the blame on somebody else, and collect the $30 million insurance payout for the two of them to share. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 The study proposes a three- or four-hour limit for parking in commercial districts. — Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The district also proposes closing Flatirons Elementary and dividing its attendance area between Whittier and Foothill elementary schools. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 In turn, Axira proposes a risky deal — steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a dating competition where highborn citizenship is on the line. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The Department of Homeland Security, which doesn’t seem willing or able to keep its agents from killing unarmed civilians, proposes to equip them with gloves that give electric shocks. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 The research proposes that flavonoids and saponins in legumes may have greater effects involving testosterone, while compounds in cruciferous vegetables could interact more strongly with estrogen and progesterone pathways. — Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2026

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That suggests the newcomer won’t have a steep learning curve.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The term suggests supernatural gifts despite formal ignorance.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggests

Verb

The campaign intends to hire a Jewish liaison and is in the midst of an interview process for the role, which includes talking with Jewish community leaders, a person familiar with the campaign told JTA.

— Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Sebastian Kim, head of the content business Unit at CJ ENM, said the series had opened a door the company intends to keep pushing through.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of intends

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And regardless of whether General Motors plans on selling these to a wider audience or just a select few—or even just one person like Porsche did for Roger Penske—the task of dumbing down one of the world’s most advanced race cars is no small feat.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
The office plans to be on site Thursday to talk with residents.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of plans

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Former Tropical Storm Edouard has been downgraded but still poses a flood risk to East Texas and the Houston area.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Should there be heavy rainfall in the mountains, that poses a serious threat of flash floods, landslides and debris flow, according to Swain.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of poses

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The series contemplates topics like shady lending practices by financial institutions — something that will resonate deeply with today’s economy — and the ethics of placing oneself in a news story.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The new agreement reportedly contemplates enormous amounts of private investment, but even supporters acknowledge that major increases in production could take years.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemplates

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Southern Living recommends visitors visit both the river and the beach, stroll through downtown and check out local marine history.

— Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Three Rivers Therapies recommends stretches like arch and flatten, knee drops (also called windshield wipers) and pelvic circles to loosen the hips, lower back and middle back.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommends

Verb

Beijing aims to transform the region into a high-altitude green energy powerhouse, with projects that include a $168 billion megadam, currently under construction, that could stretch the limits of what human engineering has achieved.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
This shift aims to secure more predictable, recurring revenue and higher user retention, mitigating the volatility of hardware sales.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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