1
as in indicating
to convey an idea indirectly
this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us
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2
as in recommending
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 proposing
to set before the mind for consideration
might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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Recent Examples of suggesting
No one is suggesting that there not be lighting for safety, esthetics or safe travel.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The cannonballs varied in size, suggesting that Nieuwpoort had a diverse arsenal.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
Reuters reported that the confidential communication singled out the Spanish government, suggesting it could be suspended from NATO, and that Spain and others might be blocked from top positions inside the alliance.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
The organism not only became active again but was also able to reproduce asexually, suggesting that its cellular structures remained intact despite the passage of millennia.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Near the end of this complex six-hundred-page book, Yamashita switches to a collective pronoun, suggesting that a common dream has connected her characters.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Prominent conservative pundits − from former Fox News hosts Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and podcaster Candace Owens − are suggesting the president is unwell.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The cannonballs varied in size, suggesting that Nieuwpoort had a diverse arsenal.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The research describes soleus push-ups as sustained contractions rather than individual repetitions, suggesting the movement should be performed continuously over time.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
Reuters reported that the confidential communication singled out the Spanish government, suggesting it could be suspended from NATO, and that Spain and others might be blocked from top positions inside the alliance.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
The organism not only became active again but was also able to reproduce asexually, suggesting that its cellular structures remained intact despite the passage of millennia.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Near the end of this complex six-hundred-page book, Yamashita switches to a collective pronoun, suggesting that a common dream has connected her characters.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Prominent conservative pundits − from former Fox News hosts Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and podcaster Candace Owens − are suggesting the president is unwell.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggesting
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Contracts are priced between 1 cent (indicating a low probability) and 99 cents (indicating a high probability), and settle at $1 if the outcome is correct.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lain was part of a group of concerned residents who went to Godley Superintendent Rich Dear with information about Ketcherside’s prior convictions and evidence indicating Ketcherside was still involved in prostitution.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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With that in mind, the growth committee — composed of 53 residents and staff — spent the previous eight months working to develop a conceptual proposal for how the district could meet future space needs — while stopping short of recommending a bond package.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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The city staff is recommending that the City Council reject the appeals and approve the CEQA exemption.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the White House is proposing a roughly 5 percent cut in HUD’s budget from last year, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The debate centers on alternate theories proposing that Shakespeare was a front for the real dramatist (or dramatists).—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The hospitalization estimates are equally absurd, implying that one in 18 additional Americans would have required hospitalization for COVID from December 2020–November 2022.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the majority of analysts have only a hold rating, with a price target implying shares will pull back about 7% over the next year, according to LSEG.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a letter sent Wednesday to TotalEnergies and provided to The Associated Press, Huffman and Raskin are letting the company know that Democrats have begun an investigation, are demanding documents and communications and are advising the CEO not to take the money.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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For women with dense tissue, the ACP says 3D mammography may be considered as a supplement, while advising against routine MRI or ultrasound for average-risk individuals.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kennedy, according to the former, further flew under the radar by not posing for photos during the event, which was also attended by Martha Stewart, Iman, Lionel Richie, Donatella Versace, Karlie Kloss and more.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kelly’s final Instagram post was from November of last year, posing with family members.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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All three Afflecks wore tennis shoes, hinting that the actor's kids share his love of designer sneakers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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New York City police stood by their investigation, hinting that the five had been part of the attack along with Reyes, but in 2002 the convictions were vacated.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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And naturally, Anthony Bourdain made his own pilgrimage, offering his approval like a secular blessing.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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The United Bodegas of America is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Suggesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggesting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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