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as in supported
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as in hinted
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as in indicated
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 recommended
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 proposed
to set before the mind for consideration
might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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Recent Examples of suggested
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
There is no suggested path through the works at the Geffen.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The City Council voted unanimously to accept the report and consider the suggested funding sources.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
London — So far, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hasn't been linked to any suggested wrongdoing revealed by the Epstein files.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
After the patient types in a description of the symptoms or problem, the AI tool sends a doctor a suggested diagnosis and treatment plan.
—Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
Are there any natural alternatives to the suggested cleaning solutions?
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Here’s a suggested syllabus, from our connoisseur.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Customers looking for suggested dates for military or international addresses should visit the USPS holiday shipping page.
—Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Doctors suggested that the data do not support an early change in therapy and instead introduce unknown risks by speeding up the treatment sequence, potentially reducing time on otherwise effective options, noted Jefferies analysts.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 1 May 2026
But whether this person galumphed, ambled, or dragged herself up the trail is a matter of what subtleties her movement suggested to you.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Bankhead suggested the items may have been discarded because they could not be sold or given away.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Fourth District Councilmember Eric Bunch also suggested horses were the cause.
—Dylan Lysen
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
In Star-Telegram’s reader recommendations, the tortellini bolognese is suggested.
—Ella Gonzales
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Back in 2015, before Game 6 of a series his Clippers led 3-1 against this same franchise, Redick, then a player, had a similar look, one that suggested there wasn’t much to discuss.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Subsequent investigations have suggested that the infrastructure and risk forecasting were inadequate for such a devastating natural disaster.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Johnson said the suggested economic damages of $5 million were for items including loss of earnings, loss of marital care and loss of guidance.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
There is no suggested path through the works at the Geffen.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The City Council voted unanimously to accept the report and consider the suggested funding sources.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
London — So far, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hasn't been linked to any suggested wrongdoing revealed by the Epstein files.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
After the patient types in a description of the symptoms or problem, the AI tool sends a doctor a suggested diagnosis and treatment plan.
—Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
Are there any natural alternatives to the suggested cleaning solutions?
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Here’s a suggested syllabus, from our connoisseur.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Customers looking for suggested dates for military or international addresses should visit the USPS holiday shipping page.
—Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
At least a few prominent MAHA influencers have suggested Saphier is no ally.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Doctors suggested that the data do not support an early change in therapy and instead introduce unknown risks by speeding up the treatment sequence, potentially reducing time on otherwise effective options, noted Jefferies analysts.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 1 May 2026
But whether this person galumphed, ambled, or dragged herself up the trail is a matter of what subtleties her movement suggested to you.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Bankhead suggested the items may have been discarded because they could not be sold or given away.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Fourth District Councilmember Eric Bunch also suggested horses were the cause.
—Dylan Lysen
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
In Star-Telegram’s reader recommendations, the tortellini bolognese is suggested.
—Ella Gonzales
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Back in 2015, before Game 6 of a series his Clippers led 3-1 against this same franchise, Redick, then a player, had a similar look, one that suggested there wasn’t much to discuss.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Subsequent investigations have suggested that the infrastructure and risk forecasting were inadequate for such a devastating natural disaster.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggested
Verb
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The Mexican Navy indicated that the operation was the result of 19 months of surveillance and involved more than 500 personnel, six helicopters, and intelligence and reconnaissance aircraft.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have indicated the case is being treated as a potentially antisemitic incident, though motive has not been confirmed.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This version of the food wheel included the same five food groups as The Hassle-Free Guide to a Better Diet and recommended a diet that prioritized breads, grains, cereals, and vegetables.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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To help drivers save money, Jenkins recommended shopping around at different gas stations for the best price, using reward programs, and driving conservatively.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration on April 30 proposed excluding Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's weight-loss drugs from a key compounding list, potentially limiting large-scale production by outsourcing facilities.—
Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bailey also proposed ways to reform the pretrial criminal justice system in Illinois, but many of his initiatives were light on specifics or were reforms that are already in place.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here, Venus sets the stage for romantic chemistry that is built upon what is said, texted, joked about and implied.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Through amnesty, Johnson implied that these individuals, who had committed treason, had somehow been wronged.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, King Charles has now been advised on medical grounds to stop all sports, including skiing and riding, because of his ongoing cancer treatment.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 21-year-old mother now has a part-time job, despite being advised against it to protect her mental health.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, San Joaquin County officials declared an emergency over the threat posed by the golden mussel.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The issue has posed substantial difficulties amid an increase in tourism.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a speech last December, Home Minister Amit Shah hinted there were other factors driving the electoral roll clean-up.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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As hinted by the nickname title, in Rafa, that changes.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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