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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
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
The suggested retail price is $100 USD, and with only 45,000 bottles produced, availability is expected to taper quickly as collectors and fans of the Legacy Series add it to their shelves.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In February 2024, EHang announced a suggested retail price for the EH216-S of $410,000 for international markets.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
If management was unwilling to accept the latest offer or negotiate based on it, the WGSU suggested that the dispute could be submitted for binding arbitration at the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service or to the American Arbitration Association.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Gosling fell in love with the piece but suggested a version of it with fox faces and fox footprints instead.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Allen Drew, director of the school's singing group, said the song was suggested from one of the high school students, Rinn Patterson-Jordan.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Rocap, the reproductive justice lawyer, suggested the Texas attorney general may have authority to investigate crisis pregnancy centers.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Last month, it was reported that the FBI was investigating evidence that suggested Elmi is Omar’s brother.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Mamdani’s move suggested a new emphasis on compassionate public policy.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Maritime tracking firm Winward suggested the ship may have spoofed its location and surreptitiously delivered the fuel to Cuba already.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
The suggested retail price is $100 USD, and with only 45,000 bottles produced, availability is expected to taper quickly as collectors and fans of the Legacy Series add it to their shelves.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In February 2024, EHang announced a suggested retail price for the EH216-S of $410,000 for international markets.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Pitino laments the long postgame wait Pitino suggested NCAA organizers change the postgame protocol that had Duke, the winning team, going to the podium first.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
If management was unwilling to accept the latest offer or negotiate based on it, the WGSU suggested that the dispute could be submitted for binding arbitration at the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service or to the American Arbitration Association.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Gosling fell in love with the piece but suggested a version of it with fox faces and fox footprints instead.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Allen Drew, director of the school's singing group, said the song was suggested from one of the high school students, Rinn Patterson-Jordan.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Rocap, the reproductive justice lawyer, suggested the Texas attorney general may have authority to investigate crisis pregnancy centers.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Last month, it was reported that the FBI was investigating evidence that suggested Elmi is Omar’s brother.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Mamdani’s move suggested a new emphasis on compassionate public policy.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Maritime tracking firm Winward suggested the ship may have spoofed its location and surreptitiously delivered the fuel to Cuba already.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggested
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But regardless of Self’s final call, sources have indicated several departures from the KU roster should be expected.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Initial reports have indicated that discussions are at an early stage, but the NFL is said to be looking for at least an extra $1 billion a year, a sum that would likely be disruptive to traditional media companies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jurors later recommended an additional $3 million in punitive damages after deciding the companies acted with malice, oppression or fraud in harming children with their platforms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Pinellas County, a grand jury in 1987 issued a presentment finding corruption in the Tarpon Springs police department and recommended it be disbanded.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Just this week, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a moratorium on new data center development, citing concerns about energy use, environmental impact, and strain on local communities.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new package, proposed by the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD), was approved by the lower house on Thursday.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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At one point Friday, futures markets implied a greater-than-even chance that the Fed could raise rates by the end of 2026, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gerry Cardinale, the managing partner of RedBird Capital, the Ellisons’ partner in the bid, has publicly stated that foreign investment is a beneficial part of the trade and implied that the amount would be increased.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps one, or all, of her kids, fretting over their independent-minded mother, had advised her to get it.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anyone seeking additional information is advised to contact the Georgia State Patrol's Open Records Unit.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said that the strikes posed no risk of contamination, according to state media.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars faded away a decade ago.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 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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Springsteen hinted that the set lists for the upcoming shows will be purposeful and meet the moment at a time when many Americans are struggling to put food on the table as gas and commodities prices spike due to Trump’s now monthlong war in Iran.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
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Early results hinted that red and near-infrared light applied to the head might protect neural tissue after brain injury.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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