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Propose, as into name changes (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nominate

'propose' is the definition.
('nominate' can be a synonym of 'propose')

'into name changes' is the wordplay.
'changes' is an anagram indicator.
'into'+'name'='intoname'
'intoname' is an anagram of 'NOMINATE'.

'as' is the link.

(Other definitions for nominate that I've seen before include "Propose - a mention (anag)" , "give name" , "Specify (person for job)" , "Propose for office" , "Propose as a candidate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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