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 Committee members unanimously advanced the proposal for full council consideration and aimed to pass the change before students returned to school for the fall. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 Over the course of 23 bargaining sessions, the union and district representatives have negotiated on class size, wages and Special Education resources, among 57 total proposals. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers could offer substitute proposals, with final votes after 100 hours of debate. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 With the letter of intent approved, the agency is now required to put out requests for proposals open to any developers who want to propose an idea for the site. — Noah Daly august 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proposal
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  1. suggestion
  2. offer
Noun
  • Gates brushed aside the idea that his suggestions might draw pushback from the accelerationist voices in the tech industry.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Mixed response Gates made the same suggestion nearly a decade ago and was subject to robust criticism at the time.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • And because Imax is not actively seeking a sale, simply entertaining offers, its executives can afford to be choosey.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of offer

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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposal. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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