proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl 
1
: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: offer
specifically
: an offer of marriage
Examples of proposal in a Sentence
Everyone thought the proposal made sense.
The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.
They put forth a proposal to sell the company.
These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.
Recent Examples on the Web
City Council adopted some of the mayor's proposals.
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Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
Under the proposal, a judge could decide on a case-by-case basis where and when to allow the media to observe legal proceedings.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Under Biden's proposal, the top marginal rate would return to 39.6% from its current level of 37%.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
Teachers and other Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employees could receive pay raises under Superintendent Crystal Hill’s 2024-2025 operating budget proposal presented Tuesday.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
There are so many mining opportunities around the lake
A wave of mining proposals have come forth in recent years across Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota due to the push to develop domestic sources of critical minerals needed in the clean energy transition.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The Topgolf complex, hotels and other proposals were once seen as components that would have coalesced into a lively entertainment district.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Still, questions around hand counting ballots and other election proposals remain.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Politics Employers of foreign workers would pay more under Biden proposal
Jan. 3, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says the fee hikes are necessary to keep operating and prevent its current backlog of cases from piling even higher.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
Under the proposal, a judge could decide on a case-by-case basis where and when to allow the media to observe legal proceedings.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Under Biden's proposal, the top marginal rate would return to 39.6% from its current level of 37%.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
Teachers and other Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employees could receive pay raises under Superintendent Crystal Hill’s 2024-2025 operating budget proposal presented Tuesday.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
There are so many mining opportunities around the lake
A wave of mining proposals have come forth in recent years across Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota due to the push to develop domestic sources of critical minerals needed in the clean energy transition.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The Topgolf complex, hotels and other proposals were once seen as components that would have coalesced into a lively entertainment district.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Still, questions around hand counting ballots and other election proposals remain.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Politics Employers of foreign workers would pay more under Biden proposal
Jan. 3, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says the fee hikes are necessary to keep operating and prevent its current backlog of cases from piling even higher.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl
1
: a stating or putting forward something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: an offer of marriage
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