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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
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Dunlap launched an insurgent campaign to challenge Golden in 2025, prompting a backlash from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, as well as Democratic lawmakers and operatives who suggested Dunlap could not win the rural, conservative-leaning seat.
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James A. Downs,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
After the pad explosion last month, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested Blue Origin look for an alternate rocket for the Mark 1 lander.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Rebuffed, Gaetz suggested allowing members to leave for the weekend and reconvene after that.
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Zak Hudak,
CBS News,
19 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
That suggested fans were rebelling against high prices for tickets, or transportation.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
One had to surf through it to get out, and the pint-sized fan next to me did so with a face that suggested this was the greatest experience of his life to date.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Herzog’s recommendation is broadly consistent with what other financial planners have suggested for bitcoin, though the appropriate amount depends on an investor’s risk tolerance.
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Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 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.
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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
Verb
Analysis of genetic data suggested the H5 bird flu was likely introduced to the islands through wildlife from the French sub-Antarctic Crozet Islands, 1,800 km away, likely arriving around August 2025.
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Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Dunlap launched an insurgent campaign to challenge Golden in 2025, prompting a backlash from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, as well as Democratic lawmakers and operatives who suggested Dunlap could not win the rural, conservative-leaning seat.
—
James A. Downs,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
After the pad explosion last month, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested Blue Origin look for an alternate rocket for the Mark 1 lander.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Rebuffed, Gaetz suggested allowing members to leave for the weekend and reconvene after that.
—
Zak Hudak,
CBS News,
19 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
That suggested fans were rebelling against high prices for tickets, or transportation.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
One had to surf through it to get out, and the pint-sized fan next to me did so with a face that suggested this was the greatest experience of his life to date.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Herzog’s recommendation is broadly consistent with what other financial planners have suggested for bitcoin, though the appropriate amount depends on an investor’s risk tolerance.
—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 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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Officials have not released the identities of the suspects or indicated whether criminal charges will be filed.
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Walmart indicated that some of the affected workers might retain their jobs.
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Its Radio Spectrum Policy Group has recommended that 540 MHz of the upper band is designated for priority mobile use with decisions on the additional 160 MHz (or potentially 125 MHz) delayed until the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27).
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Hemp Seeds Hemp seeds are often recommended in heart-healthy diets due to their impressive levels of magnesium and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3 fatty acids.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The warning came after a key naval information group had proposed alternative shipping corridors on Saturday, asking shipowners to consider transiting the strait along the southern route with their transponder signals on.
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Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
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Micron implied volatility sits at 116, the highest in the S&P 500 alongside Sandisk and Western Digital.
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His focus on taming inflation implied the opposite.
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While in Brooksville on May 19, Simpson and other Cabinet members raised the possibility Floridians might be advised to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains didn't soon arrive.
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Investors are advised to avoid ASA, as its future performance appears hampered by both gold's current stagnation and management issues.
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The Spanish Navy has carried out a successful at-sea test of the Hornet Block 1 interceptor, a new system designed to counter the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drone swarms.
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When an audience member posed a hypothetical choice between a flawed but distinctive film and a polished but unremarkable one, Leung said either would do, arguing that cinema’s goal was sincerity, in performance or in a director’s expression, rather than polish.
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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