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 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 The port and federal agencies are working to establish the standards and procedures needed for maritime nuclear applications, while Bluecore continues developing its proposed reactor. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 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 The proposed law, which would federalize elections, require additional documentation in order to vote and curtail mail-in registration and ballots in all states, faces major logistical, legal and political hurdles. — Sorelle Wyckoff Gaynor, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 Newsom later eliminated state funding for the California Civic Media Program in his proposed 2026-27 budget, despite having celebrated the agreement in 2024. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Chapman said the proposed $3 hourly rate is consistent with rates in nearby cities. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026

Verb

The most typical public piece is a bust, but Plasencia proposed the idea of a monument, and it was accepted. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 When the East Plano Islamic Center proposed a 400-acre development north of Dallas anchored by a mosque, an Islamic school and homes marketed to Muslim families, the response wasn’t ordinary zoning review. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 The Treasury Department previously proposed regulations that would allow employees to fund their dependent children's accounts with pretax dollars straight from their paychecks. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 In January 2016, natural gas made up 63 percent of ISO New England ‘s proposed new capacity, meaning projects seeking to connect to the regional grid. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Some 824 apartments are proposed to be built across the Plaza. — Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 State lawmakers have proposed solutions in recent years, though none of them have come to fruition. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 In a 2020 study, physicist Robert Spreeuw proposed that light could produce off-axis forces resembling the Magnus effect. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a Monday meeting with Paramount executives where he was set to discuss the company’s proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers and potentially resolve a lawsuit challenging the merger. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposed

Adjective

However, what makes Sichuan different is its alleged use of an electromagnetic aircraft-launch system.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
The teen, a standout player on his high school football team, remains behind bars over the alleged incident.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleged

Verb

Minister Mélanie Joly announced $541 million for this initial cohort, with more hires planned, emphasizing Canada's commitment to science.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
This reaction was triggered by Kiffin, who had planned to sign tight end Dae’Quan Wright after the Cleveland Browns released him during the preseason.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of planned

Verb

After a company initiates a recall, the FDA evaluates the situation and assigns a recall classification based on the level of health hazard posed by the product.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The attorneys general also accused the social media giant of misleading the public about the risks its platforms posed to young people.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of posed

Verb

Formulations intended for pain treatment include injections and transdermal patches that release the drug gradually through the skin.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
The policy is intended to reduce potential overlap between related campaigns.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of intended

Adjective

Then, in a famous 1937 paper, the mathematician Alan Turing devised a model based on hypothetical machines that could read and write symbols printed on an infinite tape according to a set of simple rules.

— Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Shirley said the bill set a bad precedent, giving a hypothetical scenario of someone hiring a third party to commit violence in order to pin the blame on him.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of hypothetical

Verb

The siblings may argue that the current transaction implements the type of sale that Jeanie and the trustees contemplated in the tag-along provision.

— Mirin Fader, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The average increase in each toll being contemplated is 45 cents, which on some legs of Illinois’ network of toll roads will literally double the cost.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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