1
as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us
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2
as in to recommend
to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
I suggested that they talk to a therapist about their marital problems
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3
as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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Recent Examples of suggest
As polls started to suggest voters were turned off by his Trump-style approach, Dutton seemed to try to put some distance between himself and the US leader.
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Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
In the first trial, Read's defense team suggested that McCabe knew something happened to O'Keefe and later helped frame Read.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Tokyo suggested reviewing its non-tariff barriers and expanding imports of U.S. farm products, according to the Nikkei.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
In the first trial, Read's defense team suggested that McCabe knew something happened to O'Keefe and later helped frame Read.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Tokyo suggested reviewing its non-tariff barriers and expanding imports of U.S. farm products, according to the Nikkei.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggest
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The drone attack on Port Sudan indicates a major shift in the two-year conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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There was nothing there that would indicate that a museum would be able to sustain itself.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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By analyzing behavior patterns in real-time, brands can accurately identify site traffic to create intuitive experiences, send messages at the optimal point in the shopper's journey and recommend products that align with individual preferences and history.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Companies that scored well on mental health were also more likely to be recommended to others.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The introduction of House bills that suggest shades of Turkmenistan: proposing to make Trump’s birthday a federal holiday, or to carve his face on Mount Rushmore, or to put his image on a new two-hundred-and-fifty-dollar bill.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Then, on Friday, Mr. Trump proposed eliminating the agency altogether, along with the National Endowment for the Humanities and others, in the next fiscal year.—
Michael Paulson,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Jokic wasn’t the conniving villain implied by his pregame wardrobe.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Pereira was seemingly addressing frustration, as the post implied he felt disrespected by not getting placement in the main event for UFC 317 this summer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The best physicians could advise was a near-starvation diet that reduced Thompson to only 65 pounds.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
3 May 2025
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One last mistake to avoid relates to the act of drinking the mint julep, which should be savored and not rushed, Brown advised.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The pope and Sinner posed for photos in front of the Davis Cup trophy that Sinner helped Italy win for the second consecutive time last year.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Lopez posed in Reformation’s Tagliatelle Linen Dress, a classic gingham maxi style in a subtle blush shade that costs $278.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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In fact, Riley hinted the Heat may wait until next offseason to address a potential Herro extension.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Government ministers on both sides hint the dispute could escalate to military action.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Last year, an Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigator contacted the department’s cold case unit offering to help identify Parks’ remains with the use of forensic genealogy.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Baron told me that, on such matters, Bezos often offered public comment only when explicitly asked to do so.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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“Suggest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggest. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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