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as in indicates
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 recommends
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 proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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Recent Examples of suggests
The muted media response suggests that there is a growing gulf between what AI insiders are seeing and what the public is told.
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Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
What scant information is available suggests a similar form factor and feature set to the first Switch released back in 2017.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The team formed an American Indian Working Group several years ago, which has led to changes – like the elimination of the touchdown celebration and a ban on fans entering the stadium wearing headdresses or with their face painted in a way that suggests Native American imagery.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Our research suggests that current efforts to increase women’s participation focus too heavily on elite schools.
—Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
This remarkable improvement—from struggling with even the simplest fixes to successfully handling nearly three-quarters of the set of real-world coding tasks—suggests AI systems are rapidly gaining the ability to understand and modify complex software projects.
—Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
The company’s impressive 2024 performance so far also suggests a turnaround may be underway.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Some, Thomas suggests, may have been apotropaic—that is, intended to ward off evil.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
But history suggests this administration may also try to use the language of science – terms such as transparency, citizen science and uncertainty – to weaken environmental and health protections and write regulations more favorable to industry.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
What scant information is available suggests a similar form factor and feature set to the first Switch released back in 2017.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
The team formed an American Indian Working Group several years ago, which has led to changes – like the elimination of the touchdown celebration and a ban on fans entering the stadium wearing headdresses or with their face painted in a way that suggests Native American imagery.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Our research suggests that current efforts to increase women’s participation focus too heavily on elite schools.
—Joseph Cimpian, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
This remarkable improvement—from struggling with even the simplest fixes to successfully handling nearly three-quarters of the set of real-world coding tasks—suggests AI systems are rapidly gaining the ability to understand and modify complex software projects.
—Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
The company’s impressive 2024 performance so far also suggests a turnaround may be underway.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Some, Thomas suggests, may have been apotropaic—that is, intended to ward off evil.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
But history suggests this administration may also try to use the language of science – terms such as transparency, citizen science and uncertainty – to weaken environmental and health protections and write regulations more favorable to industry.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
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The visible presence of smaller cumulus clouds near its base indicates the initial stages of potential cumulonimbus development, which could bring intense precipitation or thunderstorms.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The announcement, made on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, indicates the team's steadfast commitment to competing in one of NASCAR's most prestigious events, despite narrowly missing out in 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The department recommends that residents whose cars do slide off the road should stay put and wait for help to arrive rather than attempting to move their cars again.Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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To apply the cream, Hartman recommends tapping a small amount under the eye area, then gently rubbing it in using the ring finger.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
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So the Recruiter proposes a modified game of Russian roulette where one of them will die within six shots.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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The rule proposes listing the migrant butterfly as a threatened species.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
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As their name implies, these events involve a very brief eruption of radio emissions and then typically silence, though a few objects appear to be capable of sending out multiple bursts.John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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The average price target also implies upside of more than 18%.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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To prepare for the cold temperatures, NWS advises residents to exercise caution while traveling, dress appropriately, keep pets indoors as much as possible, and do not use generators or grills inside.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Because of the storm, the weather service advises that Sunday travel will be difficult, if not impossible.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
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But this trip poses a new set of challenges.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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But this trip poses a new set of challenges.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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