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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
Here are some of the best places to see springtime splendor in Texas, along with some suggestions for making the most of your day trip.
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Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Globalists, especially the Europeans, are up in arms over the suggestion.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2025
His suggestions include the use of distance measuring devices (DMDs), the inclusion of bunker rakes in every group, the elimination of honorary observers and the banning of golf carts, among others.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
As a more aesthetic and feature-rich alternative, the Nest Thermostat offers energy usage reports, HVAC system health alerts, IFTTT support, and suggestions that can help lower your bill.
—PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
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Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Globalists, especially the Europeans, are up in arms over the suggestion.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2025
His suggestions include the use of distance measuring devices (DMDs), the inclusion of bunker rakes in every group, the elimination of honorary observers and the banning of golf carts, among others.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
As a more aesthetic and feature-rich alternative, the Nest Thermostat offers energy usage reports, HVAC system health alerts, IFTTT support, and suggestions that can help lower your bill.
—PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
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This comes during a period where there are small indications the Oilers might be casting about looking to shake up the pro goaltending depth chart.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Federal officials are not offering clear instructions on how the deadline for Real ID, which added a number of requirements for getting a state driver’s licenses or identification cards, will be enforced, and there are indications it may be phased in.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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During the meeting, City Manager Lydia Romero announced that San Diego County officials have agreed to appear at the Lemon Grove City Council’s March 4 meeting to discuss details about the cabin proposal.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The human scientist can even talk with the robot about the proposals in a chatbot interface.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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These protections, granted at a time when the auto industry boomed and no hint of competition from foreign automakers crested the horizon, would not be considered burdensome for the Detroit Three for decades.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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Earnings reports and profit margins will offer critical clues.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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As for defense, while Trump has said little, the people in his orbit have offered more clues as to how the Administration may approach Taiwan.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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To build a culture of kindness, leaders should take these actionable steps: Lead by Example: Employees take cues from leadership.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even subtle nonverbal cues, like smiling at one group and frowning at another, influence children’s preferences.—
Sylvia Perry,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2025
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This innovative idea allows companies to analyze and optimize their processes with real-time results rather than relying on subjective interviews.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Many of the world’s most successful businesses began with an idea, not an overflowing bank account.—
Vinayak Mahtani,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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