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as in indicating
to convey an idea indirectly
this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us
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as in recommending
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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as in proposing
to set before the mind for consideration
might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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Recent Examples of suggesting
But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Jefferies also raised its price target to $13 from $11, suggesting 65% upside ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
However, with research suggesting that dietary cholesterol has minimal effects on blood cholesterol, avoiding egg yolks is no longer recommended.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
BlackRock isn’t suggesting that Bitcoin should replace bonds in your portfolio.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Some of these goods even originated from England and Ireland, suggesting these women had contacts abroad.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
His team only found eight major firms in tech and finance that issued five-day return-to-office mandates in 2024, which was the same number of firms flagged in 2023, suggesting no major increase in RTOs from year to year.
—Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
Despite rumors suggesting that the IRS has announced a start to the tax filing season in 2025, that hasn't yet happened.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Jefferies also raised its price target to $13 from $11, suggesting 65% upside ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
However, with research suggesting that dietary cholesterol has minimal effects on blood cholesterol, avoiding egg yolks is no longer recommended.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
BlackRock isn’t suggesting that Bitcoin should replace bonds in your portfolio.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Some of these goods even originated from England and Ireland, suggesting these women had contacts abroad.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
His team only found eight major firms in tech and finance that issued five-day return-to-office mandates in 2024, which was the same number of firms flagged in 2023, suggesting no major increase in RTOs from year to year.
—Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
Despite rumors suggesting that the IRS has announced a start to the tax filing season in 2025, that hasn't yet happened.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggesting
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The 10-year yield jumped 13 basis points last week after the Federal Reserve pared down rate-cut projections, indicating only two more interest rate cuts lie ahead in 2025, down from four potential cuts that had been signaled in September.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The final composite score for each state was calculated and the states were ranked with higher scores indicating the worse working conditions.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rose also stresses the importance of preserving natural oils, recommending the occasional use of a clarifying shampoo to keep buildup in check.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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Consider a measure tracked by Bank of America of how heavily Wall Street analysts are recommending stocks, which recently hit its highest level since early 2022, according to strategist Savita Subramanian.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Butler was bothered after the discussion because Butler and his agent perceived that Heat officials were implying that Butler didn’t play his hardest in the Heat’s home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
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Two days later, Jerry Jones offered a reason for Elliott’s decrease in time on the field, once again implying that he was being saved for the latter part of the season.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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On social media, the department has avoided mentioning flu shots in posts about the flu, instead advising people to wash their hands and cover their coughs.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Universities in general are taking a cautious approach, stopping short of predicting a ban, but advising international students to plan ahead and prepare for potential delays at immigration control.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Wind chills in this region could reach 20 degrees, posing a significant threat to people and property.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Wind chills in this region could reach 20 degrees, posing a significant threat to people and property.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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These dens appeared large enough to house multiple individuals, hinting that Fona might have used them for shelter, safety or even for raising its young.Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Computer models are hinting that another major storm, perhaps followed by even more intense cold, could occur late in the coming week.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Suggesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggesting. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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