- present tense form of propose (3rd person singular).
proposes
Example Sentences
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To fund the 5½-year gap until Social Security, the adviser proposes not having a fixed withdrawal strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Mr. Woolfson’s book, which is subtitled “Authoring Life by Means of Artificial Biological Intelligence,” proposes not the gene-by-gene editing of today’s most ambitious therapies but a more radical rewriting of the human genome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The findings generally support the "risk allocation hypothesis," which proposes that animals change their behavior according to how severe and predictable a threat appears.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
The bill proposes for around $106 million over four years after approval to cover the work of the expert panel, district preparation and teacher training before the 2028-29 test mandate would take effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
“A toast to Herr Thiessen,” Victor proposes, loud enough for the entire table to hear, and he raises his glass.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
