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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
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Johnson said the suggested economic damages of $5 million were for items including loss of earnings, loss of marital care and loss of guidance.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
There is no suggested path through the works at the Geffen.
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Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
The City Council voted unanimously to accept the report and consider the suggested funding sources.
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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.
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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.
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Martha Bebinger,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
Are there any natural alternatives to the suggested cleaning solutions?
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Here’s a suggested syllabus, from our connoisseur.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The congresswoman also pointed to the dissent of Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who suggested that race played a role in the administration's decision-making process regarding the removal of Haitians.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
During the interview, Robinson claimed an uprising is underway in Australia and declared his admiration for Hanson, while Stefanovic complimented Robinson’s tenacity and suggested some of Hanson’s ideas were gaining traction with mainstream voters.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Business + Finance AFP via Getty Images SpaceX is looking to expand into wireless, and barring a wholesale network deal with a big provider like Verizon, one analyst suggested T-Mobile would be the most logical acquisition.
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Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The company is a major investor in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and a report in The New York Times suggested OpenAI is considering delaying an initial public offering of its stock to next year from the second half of this year.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Specifically, the campaign, which also purportedly contradicted national vaccine recommendations in several EU member states, suggested the evidence for using the CSL vaccine was weaker than for using the Sanofi vaccine.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 June 2026
League sources have suggested Miles Bridges, who’s entering the final season of his four-year, $75 million contract, is also available for the right offer.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
For this summer, one of her children suggested creating little characters out of shaving cream, says Cordell.
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Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Adjective
And for the first time in more than a decade, the international group responsible for those guidelines has updated its suggested protocols.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Johnson said the suggested economic damages of $5 million were for items including loss of earnings, loss of marital care and loss of guidance.
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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
Verb
The company is a major investor in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and a report in The New York Times suggested OpenAI is considering delaying an initial public offering of its stock to next year from the second half of this year.
—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The congresswoman also pointed to the dissent of Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who suggested that race played a role in the administration's decision-making process regarding the removal of Haitians.
—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
During the interview, Robinson claimed an uprising is underway in Australia and declared his admiration for Hanson, while Stefanovic complimented Robinson’s tenacity and suggested some of Hanson’s ideas were gaining traction with mainstream voters.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Business + Finance AFP via Getty Images SpaceX is looking to expand into wireless, and barring a wholesale network deal with a big provider like Verizon, one analyst suggested T-Mobile would be the most logical acquisition.
—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The company is a major investor in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and a report in The New York Times suggested OpenAI is considering delaying an initial public offering of its stock to next year from the second half of this year.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Specifically, the campaign, which also purportedly contradicted national vaccine recommendations in several EU member states, suggested the evidence for using the CSL vaccine was weaker than for using the Sanofi vaccine.
—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 June 2026
League sources have suggested Miles Bridges, who’s entering the final season of his four-year, $75 million contract, is also available for the right offer.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
For this summer, one of her children suggested creating little characters out of shaving cream, says Cordell.
—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggested
Adjective
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When a leader is responsible for too many people, employees can start to feel less seen, less supported and less guided.
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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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Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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On April 30, a court official recommended mutual three-year protective orders for Paul and Mortensen.
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Newsom proposed last month to increase that to $50 monthly, but the budget deal leaves the decision over the possible higher rate to the next governor.
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The budget also establishes 22,770 new slots for free or reduced childcare, which Newsom had proposed decreasing.
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Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
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The Swedish-Bosnian legend implied that success comes from hewing to national tradition.
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Eastwood implied that some people in the entertainment industry want to be actors just to be famous.
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One McDonald's employee advised PEOPLE that the best way to eat the Fried Apple Pie is with a Plain Sundae with Vanilla Soft Serve.
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Mau advised people — especially those who live in areas with lots of wildlife — to be educated about rabies risks.
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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials are pausing data center development for one year, with vocal neighbors arguing that the risk posed by a controversial project outweigh the threat of litigation.
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Stanhope is posed next to a young Black man presumed to be a servant of Stanhope.
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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