propose
verb (used with object)
to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action.
proposing
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present participleof propose.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The move was sparked by a blog post written by Amodei proposing measures like global coordination among democracies and giving third-party evaluators employee-level access to verify safety and alignment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Activists, tech workers and more are sounding the alarm about AI’s risks and proposing various solutions to curb technology’s risks that include job displacement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Because in addition to what the couple wants to build on Sazan, they are proposing to build 10,000 luxury villas on the Zvernec peninsula, which lies opposite the island.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
So what exactly is the Scottish government proposing?
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
In the afternoon a sculptor came, proposing to replace the head of the great bronze harpy in the Plaza of Purification with one cast in Dany’s image.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
