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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
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
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
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Dems slow to embrace data center resistance McMillan Cottom suggested that no public officials on the right or the left have perfected their messaging to align with anti-data center sentiments.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
But a World Cup volunteer stepped into the streetcar and suggested fans exit at Union Station, because the line to enter Fan Fest was so long.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
But conflicting statements on how to characterize the details of the emerging deal suggested sticking points remained.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
Sean Snaith, an economist who leads the University of Central Florida Institute for Economic Forecasting in Orlando, suggested energy price hikes could spill into other sectors of the economy if hostilities extend deeper into the year.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 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
The counselor suggested the vet check out a program called Vermont Adaptive.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 29 May 2026
She’s been pushed for the top job, as former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has been suggested for the University of Michigan’s presidency, according to multiple people familiar with the process.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Johnson said the suggested economic damages of $5 million were for items including loss of earnings, loss of marital care and loss of guidance.
—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
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
Verb
While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Dems slow to embrace data center resistance McMillan Cottom suggested that no public officials on the right or the left have perfected their messaging to align with anti-data center sentiments.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
But a World Cup volunteer stepped into the streetcar and suggested fans exit at Union Station, because the line to enter Fan Fest was so long.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
But conflicting statements on how to characterize the details of the emerging deal suggested sticking points remained.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
Sean Snaith, an economist who leads the University of Central Florida Institute for Economic Forecasting in Orlando, suggested energy price hikes could spill into other sectors of the economy if hostilities extend deeper into the year.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 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
The counselor suggested the vet check out a program called Vermont Adaptive.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 29 May 2026
She’s been pushed for the top job, as former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has been suggested for the University of Michigan’s presidency, according to multiple people familiar with the process.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 29 May 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.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have repeatedly indicated that Aiyuk is not expected to resume his career with the 49ers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Cats then approached and indicated the object as often as dogs and children did.—
Anirban Mukhopadhyay,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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To reduce exposure, it’s recommended that residents stay indoors when possible.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The retailer took into account which books readers continuously bought, rated, recommended and returned to over a period of time.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Senate Bill 884, also proposed by Umberg, draws a zone around polling places and says that ICE officers may not be present at the polls to interfere with voting.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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So far, 14 states have proposed legislation banning the development of data centers, per the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Previous measurements implied that the motion of stars in the SMC were indicative of the rotation of the dwarf galaxy, but according to these new results, that was a misinterpretation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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This week’s ruling on Alabama makes explicit what was merely implied in Callais.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The doctor prescribed a PET scan of my brain and advised me to be patient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Soccer fans on their way to the first World Cup game in New Jersey moved through the crowds dressed in their jerseys, as others donned their Knicks gear and posed in front of the basketball mecca.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said this posed a threat to maritime security and accused the EU of intimidating civilian vessels.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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