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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
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
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
Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Some economists suggested last week's rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs taken by 200 million people worldwide, are safer than previously believed, new research suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Frey and You also suggested Texas’ recent domestic migration boom may have been mainly a pandemic phenomenon.
—William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Some suggested the tenant be allowed a payment plan to pay a little each month toward the back rent, combined with the current rent check.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Email exchanges also suggested that the financier may have sent £10,000 to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, now Mandelson’s husband, to help fund his osteopathy course.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Johnson also suggested that the SAVE Act could be part of the negotiations over DHS funding.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The live chat that accompanied the show, however, suggested that Bongino’s fans mostly remained supportive.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
At a minimum, Advantage suggested the deteriorating beams be replaced.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Some economists suggested last week's rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs taken by 200 million people worldwide, are safer than previously believed, new research suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Frey and You also suggested Texas’ recent domestic migration boom may have been mainly a pandemic phenomenon.
—William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Some suggested the tenant be allowed a payment plan to pay a little each month toward the back rent, combined with the current rent check.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Email exchanges also suggested that the financier may have sent £10,000 to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, now Mandelson’s husband, to help fund his osteopathy course.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Johnson also suggested that the SAVE Act could be part of the negotiations over DHS funding.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The live chat that accompanied the show, however, suggested that Bongino’s fans mostly remained supportive.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggested
Verb
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Federal officials haven’t indicated when efforts to swear in or interview applicants from these countries will resume.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Governor Newsom has indicated that the appropriate response to the court ruling is to focus on federal agents specifically rather than expanding the law to include state officers, suggesting these are separate issues that warrant different approaches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The vaccine is not recommended for infants under 1 year old or for people who are severely immunocompromised, such as those undergoing chemotherapy.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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And because toothbrushes can harbor bacteria, Hoss recommended regularly cleaning them ideally with a UV sanitizing system, which helps reduce microbial buildup between uses.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After hours of House of Commons debate, a vote was averted when the government gave in to lawmakers' anger and agreed that the Intelligence and Security Committee would decide what papers should be published, rather than a senior civil servant as Starmer had proposed.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, the countries could voluntarily agree to abide by the agreement for another year, as Putin has proposed.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Formal provisions for the exchange of prisoners was not agreed upon until the summer of 1862, delayed by the Union’s reluctance to take any action that implied recognition of Confederate nationhood.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Not long after she was hired by a prior commission that trumpeted its decision to appoint a Black woman, Bowden-Lewis implied the commissioners were racists for failing to appoint a Black candidate of her choice as the division’s human resources director.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Warner Bros Discovery has a deal to sell its studios and streaming assets to Netflix and advised shareholders several times to reject a hostile takeover offer from David Ellison‘s company, which is looking to acquire all of WBD.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund is donor-advised.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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But the risks posed by drones are real, whether a hobbyist drone malfunctions and falls into the stands or a bad actor uses a drone to drop something into the stadium.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 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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Wright has hinted more orders could be coming this year, which experts say could continue inflating customer bills around the nation.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Others include Golden State Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob, who has hinted about his potential interest.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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