1
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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2
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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3
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
The original wording suggesting that Soliman faced murder charges in Iraq had been included in the government’s successful argument for keeping him in custody.
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Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite Noah suggesting in the video that their love story has reached its end, the fervor of their emotions suggests otherwise.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Reports had surfaced for years since the initial HiFi announcement about the feature finally coming to Spotify, with some suggesting Spotify was exploring offering higher quality audio as a more expensive subscription offering.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite Trump addressing rumors about his health on Sunday night, some continued to question the nature of the announcement, with some suggesting it could be related to a possible resignation.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Critics question the plan, suggesting the historic building be incorporated into a more substantial development.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
These systems were armed with machine guns, rocket launchers, and sensors, suggesting roles in reconnaissance, assault, and fire support.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The city saw pedestrian deaths more than double between 2019 and 2023, suggesting its streets are becoming more dangerous for those on foot.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite Noah suggesting in the video that their love story has reached its end, the fervor of their emotions suggests otherwise.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Reports had surfaced for years since the initial HiFi announcement about the feature finally coming to Spotify, with some suggesting Spotify was exploring offering higher quality audio as a more expensive subscription offering.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite Trump addressing rumors about his health on Sunday night, some continued to question the nature of the announcement, with some suggesting it could be related to a possible resignation.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Critics question the plan, suggesting the historic building be incorporated into a more substantial development.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
These systems were armed with machine guns, rocket launchers, and sensors, suggesting roles in reconnaissance, assault, and fire support.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The city saw pedestrian deaths more than double between 2019 and 2023, suggesting its streets are becoming more dangerous for those on foot.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggesting
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The 50-week moving average in July crossed above the 200-week moving average, indicating that an upward direction of trend may now be in place.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 16 states have chosen a more relaxed approach, with some recommending the individual school districts decide their own policies, and others, like Puerto Rico, only requiring a policy to be formed by 2026.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to their sources, Kennedy's ACIP is considering recommending the vaccines to those 75 and older, while instructing those 74 and younger to speak with their doctor about getting a shot.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said proposing the legislation after accepting money from Negrin was enough to trigger the state’s anti-corruption laws.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the president has sought other methods of decreasing the Department of Education's power, including proposing a 15% funding decrease for the agency in his 2026 budget proposal.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Analyst Bonnie Herzog also set a 12-month price target of $72 per share, implying upside of 28%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cyrus was quick to defend herself, implying her words had been manipulated by the Times.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The bank is advising its clients to take that change seriously, Sarah Kapnick, its global head of climate advisory, told Semafor.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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One woman, who identified herself only as Alice, questioned why the county wasn’t advising individuals living here illegally to self-deport.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Social media posts from his family show years of him shooting and posing with various weapons at gun ranges and shows alongside his siblings.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
13 Sep. 2025
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Initially, none of your close friends buy your products or support the idea, but as soon as the business takes off, some of them start asking for discounts or even hinting about potential job opportunities with you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For weeks, the New York Ripper case has lurked on the periphery of the series — a boogeyman that the show kept hinting was someone in Dexter’s life.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Apex provides life insurance and supplemental coverage to millions of policyholders across North America, offering affordable protection to working families who need it most.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2021 Apple Music started offering lossless CD quality and high-resolution streaming to all subscribers at no additional charge.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Suggesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggesting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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