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as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
if you don't want to give the suggestion that you're evading the truth, you must look your questioner in the eye
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2
as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
no one had any better suggestions, so as usual we spent the afternoon at the basketball court
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3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
we took care to avoid so much as even a suggestion of impropriety
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Recent Examples of suggestion
Advertisement Advertisement Zelensky appeared to bristle at both the suggestion of ceding territory and at the prospect of talks being held without Ukraine.
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Richard Hall, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
Grok will let advertisers pay to appear in chatbot suggestions.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
Arnold said his company is committed to preserving the historic property and is following up on suggestions from a previous city council meeting that a feasibility study be conducted.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Please email comments or suggestions for future columns to thoughtsforcaleb@gmail.com.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
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Richard Hall, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
Grok will let advertisers pay to appear in chatbot suggestions.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
Arnold said his company is committed to preserving the historic property and is following up on suggestions from a previous city council meeting that a feasibility study be conducted.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Please email comments or suggestions for future columns to thoughtsforcaleb@gmail.com.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
Noun
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There are no indications that the Six Flags plans to interrupt operations at this time.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
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There are no indications that a change is coming, but if the Yankees miss the postseason, conversations about Boone being fired will get louder.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Like a game of whack-a-mole, some proposals appear, draw opposition, and get shut down, as was the case in Oldham County recently.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the proposal would establish stablish a Traditional Use Council to support cultural and spiritual practices with natural psychedelics.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Blending sweet, lemony, and earthy aromas with a hint of vanilla, this flavorful option is a great choice to share with a friend at the end of a night out.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ambivalence means a look of cool, ironic detachment which would doubtless work very well in that away strip; lime green with a hint of no f***s given.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Recently unearthed clues suggest that a number of people, including survivors of the disaster as well as transients, returned to live among the ruins after the eruption, based on discoveries made during ongoing excavations of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii in southern Italy.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Although Simmons impressed in his preseason debut a week ago against the Cardinals, for example, some outside the organization pointed out that his pre-snap stance might have provided clues into whether the Chiefs were calling a run or pass play.—
Sam McDowell
August 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One cue Stewart likes to give clients is to think of their pelvis as a bucket filled with water.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
11 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump was taking cues from Elon Musk, who seemed inclined to shelve the plan to put Americans back on the lunar surface and focus instead on an all-out sprint to Mars.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Building a sustainable business would prepare the company for future possibilities, including a potential initial public offering first floated as an idea in 2022.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Most creators ignore this treasure trove of content ideas.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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