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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
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
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
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Trump also suggested developments could be imminent on the Iran front.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Some studies have even suggested the opposite.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
And while some industry experts have questioned whether Anthropic’s claims of too-powerful AI technology were a marketing ploy, even some of the company’s sharpest critics have suggested that Mythos might represent a further advancement in AI.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested that the tariffs could be back in place by July.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Trump on Friday suggested Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Harrison suggested the real issue is liquidity, particularly during a steep sell-off.
—Blair Bao, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
A little research suggested that the trend was global.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
Lamont suggested Tuesday that about $100 million could be peeled away from the rebate program to increase aid to cities and towns.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Trump also suggested developments could be imminent on the Iran front.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Some studies have even suggested the opposite.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
And while some industry experts have questioned whether Anthropic’s claims of too-powerful AI technology were a marketing ploy, even some of the company’s sharpest critics have suggested that Mythos might represent a further advancement in AI.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested that the tariffs could be back in place by July.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Trump on Friday suggested Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Harrison suggested the real issue is liquidity, particularly during a steep sell-off.
—Blair Bao, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
A little research suggested that the trend was global.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggested
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Early in the pandemic, Hilton invited Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of health policy at Stanford, to discuss COVID-19 after his study in Santa Clara County indicated the virus was more widespread and less deadly than initially thought.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Previous reports from the Daily Mail indicated Andrew’s daughters will also miss the Royal Ascot.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Following the investigation, more than 50 sheriffs in Missouri and Kansas updated their restraint policies, and the National Institute for Jail Operations recommended the content for national training, signaling a push for reform in how restraint systems are managed in correctional facilities.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Per the Times, agents interviewed Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, queried databases about Williamson and recommended moving forward on the investigation.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the face of what appears to be the abuse and manipulation of these prediction markets, lawmakers have proposed a flurry of actions to rein in the sites and dozens of states have launched lawsuits aiming to have the apps regulated as gambling businesses.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the 1970s, James Lovelock proposed that the biosphere was not just green scruff quivering on Earth's surface.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Apple implied that the 65 year-old Cook would continue serving as the company's de-facto ambassador to politicians in his new role.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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The statement implied that Hezbollah may resume its rocket attacks if Israel continues to target it and remains in southern Lebanon.—
Abby Sewell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Immediately after the event, the official advised against hiring Gorka because his teachings potentially violated department principles against bias in training.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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As a safety precaution, the Ottawa Police Department and the Illinois Department of Transportation temporarily closed a nearby road, and individuals in the area were advised to shelter in place.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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They’re often posed, without feeling formal.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon have posed an ongoing threat to the fragile truce, with Israel disputing that the agreement extended to its operations against Hezbollah.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
16 Apr. 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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From her former relationship with the Duke to her family’s cottage in Cornwall, it’s been hinted that Lindsay comes from a wealthy, maybe even aristocratic British background, yet she is treated like a concierge by Ava and her friends.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The question comes after the two hinted about being in a relationship on social media last year.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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