as in suggestion
something which is presented for consideration
the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land
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Recent Examples of proposal
Certification and reviewing payments Two of Colorado’s proposals, increasing payment reviews and requiring behavior technicians to get certified, appear targeted at problems the OIG report found.
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The European Southern Observatory (ESO), an international astronomy research organization that operates some of the world's largest telescopes, has also filed objections against the two proposals.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent proposals, including SB2799, attempt to prohibit insurers from using genetic information in life insurance.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Republicans have so far rejected those proposals.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The European Southern Observatory (ESO), an international astronomy research organization that operates some of the world's largest telescopes, has also filed objections against the two proposals.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent proposals, including SB2799, attempt to prohibit insurers from using genetic information in life insurance.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Republicans have so far rejected those proposals.
—Ford McCracken, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
Noun
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As a result, bosses, parents and people in authority will listen to you and respect your suggestions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The resolution would do little beyond offer gratitude for DHS employees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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If those changes aren’t enough to tease performance enthusiasts away from the gasoline-only Grand Sport, Chevy has more goodies on offer.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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