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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
Like every other broadcaster, TNT, the current U.S. broadcaster makes suggestions and expresses preferences but ultimately the French Tennis Federation (FFT) makes the final call.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Since the season's mid-February premiere, the two have been on a whirlwind ride, traveling the world for press events and premieres — L.A, Bangkok, New York, Europe, Australia, back to L.A. and New York, then Germany (at the suggestion of Schwarzenegger's dad, Arnold).
—EW.com, 30 May 2025
The Chrysler Museum of Art rejected a suggestion from the garden to make copies for its niches, and the Botanical Garden rejected the Chrysler’s offer to pay for reproductions on its grounds.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Now, after a new suggestion from Connor Orr of Sports Illustrated, Day's name is being linked to the NFL once again.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Since the season's mid-February premiere, the two have been on a whirlwind ride, traveling the world for press events and premieres — L.A, Bangkok, New York, Europe, Australia, back to L.A. and New York, then Germany (at the suggestion of Schwarzenegger's dad, Arnold).
—EW.com, 30 May 2025
The Chrysler Museum of Art rejected a suggestion from the garden to make copies for its niches, and the Botanical Garden rejected the Chrysler’s offer to pay for reproductions on its grounds.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Now, after a new suggestion from Connor Orr of Sports Illustrated, Day's name is being linked to the NFL once again.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
Noun
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McCarthy Vahey said, despite the lack of funding, the accounts serve as an indication of priorities.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Sky News reported that Doyle had given no indication of pleas when the charges were read to the court.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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But Trump’s involvement signals a new level of seriousness about the proposal.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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These benefits come with minimal costs – experts estimate that the proposal would account for only .04% of the state’s overall unemployment insurance expenditures.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Noun
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When asked about his attitude, Homa dropped one clue about the split.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
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That does mean though that Air (the clue is in the name) is a lot more svelte than Glass 2.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Taking cues from John le Carré and Michael Powell, Anderson constructs an espionage family drama about the battle for the soul of capitalism that just so happens to be his funniest movie in years.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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So, the emotional cues that were easy to pick up in face-to-face interactions now require more attention.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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House and Senate lawmakers keep circulating big ideas that would go well beyond a narrow fix — and cost taxpayers many billions in doing so.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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While many celebrity documentaries are innocuous self-celebrations produced by the subjects or by their estates, in a more open arrangement, the person behind the camera may have leave to form and express their own ideas about the person in front of it.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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