1
as in to indicate
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 to recommend
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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3
as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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Recent Examples of suggest
But a fresh round of independent lab testing suggests the chewable craze may not be delivering what the label promises, raising real questions for anyone choosing between the two formats.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Naturally, googling Messi and Roccuzzo yields some truly deranged headlines, such as one from the Daily Mail that suggests the couple’s 2023 trip to a Publix supermarket was (gasp) staged.
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Emma Specter,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Both behaviors would suggest advanced cognitive abilities.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The president suggested eliminating the filibuster in order to pass it, which would lower the threshold for passage from 60 votes to a simple majority.
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Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Naturally, googling Messi and Roccuzzo yields some truly deranged headlines, such as one from the Daily Mail that suggests the couple’s 2023 trip to a Publix supermarket was (gasp) staged.
—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Both behaviors would suggest advanced cognitive abilities.
—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The president suggested eliminating the filibuster in order to pass it, which would lower the threshold for passage from 60 votes to a simple majority.
—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggest
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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Experts recommend placing the back of your hand directly on the pavement for seven to 10 seconds.
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The report’s authors recommend modifying the fence sections so that there is a large animal jump at least every 1,000 feet, along with ground openings for small mammals every 500 feet.
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The commission proposed going beyond that to raise it in line with life expectancy starting in 2031.
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Some lawmakers have proposed limiting trading when government officials have insider information about an event, such as internal polling or fundraising data that members of the public do not have access to.
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Murdaugh’s attorneys appealed the convictions, saying the trial was tainted by the county clerk Becky Hill’s inappropriate comments to jurors implying his guilt.
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The mess, at the scale implied, is not yet in the data.
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Agriculture regulators advise home gardeners to either consume homegrown produce on site or not move it at all from the property to prevent the spread of the fly to nearby regions.
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Republicans have repeatedly echoed the concerns of the Legislative Analyst’s Office — which advises the Legislature on fiscal matters — about the state’s spending.
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The program posed a massive political problem for Mamdani, who’s been criticized by both his allies and opponents for his stance.
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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Stickler may or may not have hinted about the end of the relationship in April, joking about an ex-boyfriend.
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Parker also hinted that her girls have inherited her (and her character Carrie Bradshaw’s) love of shoes in a throwback photo of her posing in between her daughters.
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The Daily News has reached out to the festival — which began June 21 and runs through Saturday, where Artistic Director Marcel Jean will offer his condolences.
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Notably, 25% of employers currently offer hybrid work to employees.
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“Suggest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggest. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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