1
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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2
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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as in supported
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as in hinted
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Recent Examples of suggested
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
If the top of your casserole is melted but not golden brown after the suggested baking time, place the pan under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to add color.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
None of the many suggested definitions has been widely accepted.
—Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Big Think, 12 Aug. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Instead, her husband, Matt, suggested opening up a small farmers’ market.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
That is what one NFL insider has suggested.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Already, one board supervisor suggested a default restriction on certain books for kids unless their parents opt out.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Gallup State of the American Workplace report, businesses with the highest employee engagement scores suggested 21% higher levels of profitability when compared to those in the lowest quartile.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other leaks have previously suggested some markets will see Apple move to eSIM-only versions for its iPhone 17.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The production’s director, Eric Ting, who stood nearby with various assistants, suggested that Costanzo’s look be naturalistic, whereas the play’s other characters be exaggerated.
—Henry Alford, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Records that Milwaukee Tool employees provided to investigators showed the number of fraudulent orders rose between January and March 2025, which employees suggested may have been tied to the company’s decision to discontinue its employee discount system in April 2025.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
If the top of your casserole is melted but not golden brown after the suggested baking time, place the pan under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to add color.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
None of the many suggested definitions has been widely accepted.
—Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Big Think, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Reports also suggested that parts of the residence may have been demolished in recent years.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Instead, her husband, Matt, suggested opening up a small farmers’ market.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
That is what one NFL insider has suggested.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Already, one board supervisor suggested a default restriction on certain books for kids unless their parents opt out.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Gallup State of the American Workplace report, businesses with the highest employee engagement scores suggested 21% higher levels of profitability when compared to those in the lowest quartile.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other leaks have previously suggested some markets will see Apple move to eSIM-only versions for its iPhone 17.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The production’s director, Eric Ting, who stood nearby with various assistants, suggested that Costanzo’s look be naturalistic, whereas the play’s other characters be exaggerated.
—Henry Alford, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Records that Milwaukee Tool employees provided to investigators showed the number of fraudulent orders rose between January and March 2025, which employees suggested may have been tied to the company’s decision to discontinue its employee discount system in April 2025.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggested
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Tom Chittum, a former ATF Associate Deputy Director had predicted the single shot fired at Kirk indicated a bolt action rifle was used.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Reviews indicated that this shirt had been available for sale since November 2024 but the description shows it has been remarketed in the wake of Kirk's killing.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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For roughly 15 million Americans each year, the more extensive work that's recommended is a root canal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, the remaster for the first Metroid Prime on Switch comes thoroughly recommended.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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An international team of researchers proposed that third-party imitation should probably prevail in social animals whose social behavioral repertoire varies within and across populations.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Village, one of the largest redevelopment projects proposed in Santa Ana in recent years, is set for City Council consideration on Tuesday.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the statement also implied that Newsom is hesitant to provide a loan without baking in greater oversight over how funds are spent.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Figure 8 compares JPMorgan Chase’s historical NOPAT to the NOPAT implied in each of the above scenarios.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beyond this, the risks to personal and business privacy posed by the unpredictable way chatbots store and handle our data are challenges that wider society will need to address.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As these gentlemen posed and preened, a new, colonial modern style emerged.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cole hinted that leadership may need to add a few legislative days to the calendar after Rosh Hashana.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fans think that Dobrev hinted that White cheated on her in a TikTok posted five days before news broke of their split.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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This extended development may have offered an evolutionary advantage by fostering more advanced reasoning skills.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Trump earlier this week said India had offered to cut its tariffs on American imports to zero, while complaining that the proposal had come too late in the negotiation.—
Priyanka Salve,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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