propounds

verb

present tense third-person singular of propound
as in proposes
to set before the mind for consideration let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option

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  1. proposes
  2. suggests
  3. poses
Verb
  • In turn, Axira proposes a risky deal — steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a dating competition where highborn citizenship is on the line.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Department of Homeland Security, which doesn’t seem willing or able to keep its agents from killing unarmed civilians, proposes to equip them with gloves that give electric shocks.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of proposes
Verb
  • That suggests the newcomer won’t have a steep learning curve.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The term suggests supernatural gifts despite formal ignorance.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in circa 1955 in Tennessee.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But research shows that alcohol poses a greater risk to students.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of poses
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“Propounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounds. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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