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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Relevance

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 In videos shared on TikTok over the weekend, Nash’s wife Jessica Betts surprised her by proposing once again with a sparkling six-carat diamond engagement ring. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 For many of its leading figures, from the Impressionists in the 1870s to conceptual artists a century later, this also meant proposing new and better solutions to the problem of how to be and how to live together. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Rather than proposing solutions to the grid’s actual problems, many utilities are using this moment to roll back the reforms that forced them to compete in the first place. — Joshua MacEy, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 In all, Kennedy used the words ‘vaccination’ and ‘vaccine’ eight times in the letter proposing his visit. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Similarly, Gardner is proposing that the project’s water supply be split between the city and WaterOne, and Olathe or Johnson County wastewater services may take over sewer management. — Taylor O'Connor 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is proposing to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor after her death. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 Boulder Valley School District leaders are proposing a major reshaping of schools across the district as enrollment continues to decline. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Republican members of Congress are proposing to grant the fossil fuel industry immunity from lawsuits based on studies like this one, while Democrats oppose such legislation. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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Several of Chisholm’s teammates were aghast at Flemming also suggesting Red Sox reliever Jovani Morán should throw at Austin Wells in the batter’s box as retaliation.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Davidson teases that Lawrence will make recurring cameos on the series, suggesting that the tables have now turned between the rivals, as the series is set in the present day and accounts for Lawrence’s own star power.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of suggesting

Verb

Scenario planning moves from an annual event to a quarterly discipline.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The festival will also open one day earlier than in previous years, on Tuesday, October 6, giving audiences greater flexibility in planning their visits and screenings.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of planning

Verb

Sunblock for steel Frequent heat waves have pushed steel railway track temperatures past 60°C (140°F), posing derailment risks and forcing transit authorities to impose speed limits.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
There’s also a shot of Zayas posing with his son, David Zayas Jr.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of posing

Verb

Its rise also marks the beginning of the Hindu celebration of Pitru Paksha, during which worshippers perform rites to honor ancestors by offering prayers and food to past members of their families.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The Mamdani administration has taken encouraging steps, including offering free naloxone by mail through its Just in Case campaign and investing $12 million to train and employ 500 additional peer specialists.

— Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of offering

Verb

Moreno, who in 2003 became baseball’s first Latino owner, was still contemplating a potential exit strategy, according to new club president Molly Jolly.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
In 2023, the Miami Herald reported that Díaz-Canel told a room of Cuban American businesspeople that the Cuban government was contemplating letting Cuban Americans invest in and own businesses on the island, and was working on legislation to do it.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemplating

Verb

Manchester City are looking to wrap up their move for Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, while Tottenham Hotspur are aiming to bring in Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison heading in the other direction.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The German team reached the second group stage on that occasion and will be aiming for a medal this time, though the absence of star player Satou Sabally is a major blow.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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