PROPOSED Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in alleged

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verb

past tense of propose

as in suggested

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

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as in planned

to have in mind as a purpose or goal we propose to buy a new house within the next year

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The proposed amendment, which will require the support of at least 94 of the 141 members of parliament to pass, would remove that provision. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 New agency gets broad powers The proposed Department of Artificial Intelligence would operate as a cabinet-level federal agency. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026 The proposed Department of Neighborhood Safety is modeled after a program in Durham, North Carolina. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 The Marquette poll also showed similar levels of opposition across the state, even in places where there is no proposed development. — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026 Its proposed 6,1000-square-foot Mooresville convenience store would include a counter-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, Werner said. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 The mayors said that if Bow Mar proceeded, the cities could install their own roadway barriers between the proposed Bow Mar gates and cities’ right-of-way. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Ellison believes the proposed Warner merger is the best way to save Hollywood, saying the combination of two storied studios would strengthen not harm the film industry. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Target opened a store at 900 Southeast Laurel Street, just southeast of the proposed Walmart, in 2024. — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 9 Aug. 2026

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Iran had proposed a fresh deal last month to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days. — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026 Under his successor, Rob Manfred, owners again have proposed a salary cap, and a likely management lockout threatens the 2027 season. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 The Town Board also wants the developer to add 5% or 10% attainable housing — homes affordable to teachers, police officers, firefighters and others — compared with none currently proposed. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 South Africa has proposed a new fiscal law in an attempt to shield its public finances from future populist governments as the treasury’s current projections show debt is set to decline for the first time in nearly two decades. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles went 20 years without an NFL franchise, during which all sorts of stadium ideas were proposed and eventually died. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, its democratic institutions have faced endless attacks by Netanyahu and his allies, who have proposed laws that would, among other things, greatly curtail the power of Israel’s courts. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 First proposed in 2007, the Dhirashram depot is designed to handle 432,000 TEUs annually, more than eight times Kamalapur’s volume. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 In 2024, the CFPB proposed a rule that would require the disclosure of tips and fees as finance charges as an APR, or the total yearly cost of borrowing money. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposed

Adjective

In 2024 Max Read, director of civic innovation for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, identified seven such alleged outlets.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Officers were at the Walmart to respond to a call about an alleged shoplifting and encountered two people with a child fleeing from the store into a vehicle, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said at the time of the June 14 incident.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of alleged

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Pundits continue to portray the Taiwan Strait as the world’s most dangerous flashpoint; the summit’s agenda suggested otherwise.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
One commenter suggested beverage packages could potentially cost less on longer or more port-heavy cruises, while Wi-Fi prices could vary differently depending on the length of the trip.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggested

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The right to demonstrate is protected by the French Constitution, and bans on demonstrations planned for Thursday in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble were seen by some as an infringement on French people's right to protest.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron said protests not organized by trade unions would be banned, as the Élysée braces for further unrest ahead of demonstrations planned for Saturday.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of planned

Verb

The hearing took place amid the intense debate surrounding the risks posed by advanced AI models.

— Ian Thomas,Colleen McKown, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Mose, a former Norwegian judge, said the intensifying attacks as this winter approaches raise serious concerns about the threats posed to civilians.

— Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of posed

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L3Harris is pursuing an air-breathing ramjet design intended to improve fuel efficiency and extend engagement distances.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
In June, the district attorney’s office filed public nuisance lawsuits intended to shut down two motels, Super 7 Inn and Delux Inn, on South Freeway in Fort Worth that are beset by crime.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of intended

Adjective

Amazon has a hypothetical $50 billion chip business and can offer a roadmap to immense profitability.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
And there is still a hypothetical risk, election experts say, that the President could do something new and outlandishly lawless on or close to Election Day.

— Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of hypothetical

Verb

As contemplated, the city would initially sell one acre to the developers for the first phase of the project when the plans receive final approval.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The sponsor also assumes the risk that contemplated add-ons will not close.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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