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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
T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
It's also suggested that our four giant planets — Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune — gradually shifted into their current orbits due to a series of interactions with one another's gravity.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 29 May 2026
As The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell has suggested, another loan to the Catalan club would at least help United alleviate the cost of his wages.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In a July 2015 memorandum, the county suggested purchasing a lot near the Bethel House to be converted into a parking lot, then give it to the Bethel House upon completion.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The counselor suggested the vet check out a program called Vermont Adaptive.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Speaking to reporters at the event, Steyer suggested his wealth insulated him from being beholden to special interests.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
While none of the more extreme measures suggested by residents have garnered much support, the city will soon be considering more modest proposals.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 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
All of the artists who have pulled out suggested they were misled about the event’s political associations.
—T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
It's also suggested that our four giant planets — Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune — gradually shifted into their current orbits due to a series of interactions with one another's gravity.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 29 May 2026
As The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell has suggested, another loan to the Catalan club would at least help United alleviate the cost of his wages.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In a July 2015 memorandum, the county suggested purchasing a lot near the Bethel House to be converted into a parking lot, then give it to the Bethel House upon completion.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The counselor suggested the vet check out a program called Vermont Adaptive.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Speaking to reporters at the event, Steyer suggested his wealth insulated him from being beholden to special interests.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
While none of the more extreme measures suggested by residents have garnered much support, the city will soon be considering more modest proposals.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 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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At an energy conference held in London, Chereau indicated that fuel shortages could further industrywide demand disruption.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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According to a Facebook post by FOX59 anchor Angela Ganote, Fields and his wife were stunned when a scanner later indicated the ticket was worth only $20.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Roedema, the most senior of the three officers, helped hold McClain down while the paramedics injected him with 500 milligrams of ketamine, which is more than the amount recommended for his weight, according to an indictment.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Though Peres Magalhães agreed to testify against Banfield if prosecutors recommended a sentence of time served, Judge Azcarate ultimately sentenced her to 10 years in prison – the maximum sentence and well above the joint sentencing recommendation by prosecutors and her attorneys.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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One new rule being proposed by the Education Department would overhaul the system that decides which colleges can receive federal money, known as the accreditation process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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That includes Shelbyville, where the developer Prologis has proposed turning hundreds of acres of farmland into an 11-building data center facility.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 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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In Sunday’s video, Bovino implied Mullin was not cut out for the job, mocking his family’s plumbing business.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The stock has had time to settle, and options implied volatility, while perhaps still modestly elevated post-earnings.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Obama advised youngsters to avoid the trappings of wealth to be able to pursue their passions more freely.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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To get more—and better—shuteye, Leng advised focusing on consistency, including regular bed and wake times.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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Upon coming ashore, Gleitz posed for wire service photographers and reporters, showing and telling them how the Oyster was keeping time just fine.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Steyer then posed for a photo with Hernandez and the athlete's mother, Nereyda Hernandez.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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