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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
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
Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
Information widely available within the industry suggested that land movement related to hurricane activity was a threat to pipelines.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Although the venue’s exact location within Victoria Park is yet to be finalized, early studies by an an independent panel suggested that the stadium would occupy between 12% and 13% of its land.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
This can be an attractive opening, as Schoen himself suggested.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But this may not be the complete picture, scientists suggested in a 2020 study, published in the journal L'Anthropologie.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 6 Jan. 2026
When Congress was writing the drug laws in the 1980s and ‘90s, it was thought that higher purity in meth suggested greater culpability.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Steven Godfrey, a college football insider, has suggested that Swinney and the Arkansas Razorbacks could be an interesting match.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Scientists have suggested that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has the long-term stability required for life to develop.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
Police said evidence suggested Salat was aware of the victim’s age and attempted to meet with the child in person.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
Information widely available within the industry suggested that land movement related to hurricane activity was a threat to pipelines.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Although the venue’s exact location within Victoria Park is yet to be finalized, early studies by an an independent panel suggested that the stadium would occupy between 12% and 13% of its land.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
This can be an attractive opening, as Schoen himself suggested.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But this may not be the complete picture, scientists suggested in a 2020 study, published in the journal L'Anthropologie.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 6 Jan. 2026
When Congress was writing the drug laws in the 1980s and ‘90s, it was thought that higher purity in meth suggested greater culpability.
—Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Steven Godfrey, a college football insider, has suggested that Swinney and the Arkansas Razorbacks could be an interesting match.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Scientists have suggested that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has the long-term stability required for life to develop.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggested
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While the Tuesday elections were held in blue states, the margins of victory for Democrats and exit polling indicated that many voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy and inflation.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Companies tied to all four men appear in the leaks, several of which indicated they were established to invest in real estate in the United States.—
Karen Wang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gjoshe had been recommended to Spelthorne by Nigel James, father of England and Chelsea stars Reece and Lauren.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The powder may not dissolve fully in the cold water temperatures recommended for dark clothes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Football Association of Ireland passed the resolution, proposed by Irish club Bohemians, with more than 50% of its delegates supporting it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the Christian version, a quid pro quo balance seems implied.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Drivers are advised to use extra caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its co-chairman Leonard Leo has privately advised the governor on Florida Supreme Court appointments.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These are among the many questions posed by Simon Morrison’s sprawling biography of place, which seeks to understand a nation through the life of its largest city, tracing Moscow’s evolution via dozens of historical upheavals, from war, famine, drought, and much, much more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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What led to Martin University's downfall Trustees say that Martin's mission to educate a dwindling number of lower-income students has posed a severe financial challenge.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 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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Another SmackDown segment also hinted that a match could be occurring at Survivor Series War Games featuring several women's tag teams.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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More collaborations with founder friends, Hadid hinted, could be on the horizon.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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