proposal

noun

prə-ˈpō-zəl How to pronounce proposal (audio)
Definition of proposalnext
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 CalHR previously said negotiations had stalled because the union would only return to the bargaining table if there was a good proposal related to telework policies. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The district selected a redevelopment proposal this year that would include demolishing the school and building single-family homes. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Perpetrators of animal cruelty could face greater penalties in the city of Miami under new proposals to crack down on animal abuse. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 If approved, the proposal says that the eligible state hotel and sales taxes generated by the project would then be passed from the state through the city to the developer. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proposal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposal
  1. suggestion
  2. offer
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  • Still, the suggestion that the rise of lingerie details and sheer fabrics is in direct response to GLP-1s could be misguided.
    — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Even their three adult children — Michael, Lola and Joaquin — had gotten involved in the discussion, offering suggestions of their own.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestion
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  • But your antennae should wiggle if a refinancing offer seems too good to be true.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • FanDuel is offering new users a chance to be part of the game with an offer of betting $5 to earn $350 in bonuses.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of offer

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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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