1
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
In an television age where genre seems increasingly like a suggestion rather than a hard-and-fast rule, the Emmys are often the lone arbiter of whether a show is essentially a drama or a comedy.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
In Illinois, Democratic state lawmakers last year dismissed a national party suggestion to redistrict congressional seats ahead of the midterm elections.
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David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Keep the following tips and plant suggestions in mind to create a stunning floral display all season long.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Show potential designers your property and listen to their ideas — many will offer novel suggestions.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
In Illinois, Democratic state lawmakers last year dismissed a national party suggestion to redistrict congressional seats ahead of the midterm elections.
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David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Keep the following tips and plant suggestions in mind to create a stunning floral display all season long.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Show potential designers your property and listen to their ideas — many will offer novel suggestions.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for suggestion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
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State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.
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If Cold Courts approach to production is any indication, it’s probably intended to be all that and more.
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.
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The county exempted the proposal from CEQA, which requires projects to undergo an extensive state environmental review before breaking ground.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.
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Investors will now be closely watching for clues on Burnham's policy direction, which so far has been scant on details.
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Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Card Game Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.
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Cesare Attolini was in an escapist mood for spring, taking cues from safari explorations and the European chic riviera destinations to provide the globe-trotting wealthy pack a wardrobe befitting different latitudes.
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In that view, the fragrance acts less as a chemical override and more as a sensory cue that brings out confidence in the wearer and association in the person nearby.
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So, Larry took a shine to this idea very quickly, in a way that Larry rarely takes a shine to anything.
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The World's Fair, as it's also known, introduced millions of people to inventions, architecture and ideas that still influence our lives today.
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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