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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
Sean Emery, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
While discussions last week suggested a radical redesign to move the hardware to the corner of the iPhone display, voices with a strong track record say FaceID will remain in the centre of the iPhone display.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Fiona Marshall, president of biomedical research at Novartis, suggested that while AI could eventually shave five years off the average discovery timeline, human safety trials cannot be algorithmically bypassed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The creation became the center of a Hollywood hailstorm in late 2025 after Van der Velden suggested on a panel in Zurich that she was set to sign with an agency.
—Eline Van Der Velden, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Several administrators, including Connecticut athletic director David Benedict, have suggested that the NCAA declare any games in which Bediako competes ineligible.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Bridges suggested the Knicks could try to hunt cross-matches more frequently when opposing teams attempt to use smaller wings and guards on the 7-footer.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione said in October that there was no evidence that suggested foul play in the writer’s death.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Yorgos suggested Bugonia, which comes from an obscure Greek myth about a colony of bees that arises from the corpse of a cow.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 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
Ortega-Anguiano’s attorney, in a defense sentencing brief, suggested a three year prison sentence.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
While discussions last week suggested a radical redesign to move the hardware to the corner of the iPhone display, voices with a strong track record say FaceID will remain in the centre of the iPhone display.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Fiona Marshall, president of biomedical research at Novartis, suggested that while AI could eventually shave five years off the average discovery timeline, human safety trials cannot be algorithmically bypassed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The creation became the center of a Hollywood hailstorm in late 2025 after Van der Velden suggested on a panel in Zurich that she was set to sign with an agency.
—Eline Van Der Velden, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Several administrators, including Connecticut athletic director David Benedict, have suggested that the NCAA declare any games in which Bediako competes ineligible.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Bridges suggested the Knicks could try to hunt cross-matches more frequently when opposing teams attempt to use smaller wings and guards on the 7-footer.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione said in October that there was no evidence that suggested foul play in the writer’s death.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Yorgos suggested Bugonia, which comes from an obscure Greek myth about a colony of bees that arises from the corpse of a cow.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggested
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Police previously said that a preliminary investigation indicated that a 16-year-old boy was driving a Jeep Wrangler while pulling the two girls on a sled.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, their annoyance is becoming more public, as indicated during legislative hearings on his final budget last week.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens are recommended to reduce active time outdoors when conditions are unhealthy.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
29 Jan. 2026
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For areas with high moisture like kitchens and bathrooms, tile, stone, or luxury vinyl are recommended.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The idea was first proposed in context of studying the behavior of a chimpanzee named Sarah.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The judge concluded program participants could not be Salvation Army employees because there was no express or implied agreement they would be compensated.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The dearth of trees on the island implied to some that the inhabitants had cut them down to make clubs and shields.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In Irving, police advised drivers Wednesday morning to take it slow after officers responded to multiple crashes and traffic hazards related to the icy conditions.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The irony is that many of these leaders are well advised.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There are no easy answers to these questions, but Fogelström posed them in an early and perceptive fashion.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Across the street, actors posed on a red carpet, which had been rolled out on Hollywood Boulevard for the premiere of a Marvel TV show at the TCL Chinese Theatre.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
24 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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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted earlier Tuesday that the administration’s efforts would likely only target the largest real estate investors in an interview with Fox Business in Davos.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Later in the season, though, head coach Sean Payton hinted that Dobbins had a chance to return earlier in the postseason.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Suggested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggested. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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