propounded

verb

past tense of propound
as in proposed
to set before the mind for consideration let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option

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Recent Examples of propounded Virginia may have established a representative body, the House of Burgesses, in 1619, but the mid-century Cavalier elite continued to accept the divine right of kings as the Stuart monarchs had propounded it. — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propounded
  1. proposed
  2. suggested
  3. posed
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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, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of proposed
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Israel Defense Forces issued a statement defending its actions and insisted the group did not get permission to be there and posed a security risk.
    — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The boom has also drawn some concern over the possible risks posed by hedge funds.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Propounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounded. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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