1
as in indicating
to convey an idea indirectly
this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us
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2
as in recommending
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 proposing
to set before the mind for consideration
might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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Recent Examples of suggesting
Near the end of this complex six-hundred-page book, Yamashita switches to a collective pronoun, suggesting that a common dream has connected her characters.
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Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Prominent conservative pundits − from former Fox News hosts Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and podcaster Candace Owens − are suggesting the president is unwell.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
However, Iranian state media, without citing anyone beyond unnamed sources, issued brief reports suggesting that talks would not happen.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Many Canadians have also been angered by Trumps comments suggesting Canada become the 51st state.
—Jim Morris, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Employees who filed early did not receive letters, suggesting fraudulent filings may have occurred recently.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
There is some evidence suggesting that ibogaine carries serious safety risks, particularly a dangerous irregular heart rhythm known as arrhythmias which can be fatal, along with neurologic and gastrointestinal side effects.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Psychedelic therapy has gained momentum in recent years, with some studies suggesting benefits of using hallucinogens.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Two days later, Talfan Davies told staff that almost 10% would be leaving, with Deadline sources suggesting this will be through a mix of voluntary and involuntary redundancies.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Prominent conservative pundits − from former Fox News hosts Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and podcaster Candace Owens − are suggesting the president is unwell.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
However, Iranian state media, without citing anyone beyond unnamed sources, issued brief reports suggesting that talks would not happen.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Many Canadians have also been angered by Trumps comments suggesting Canada become the 51st state.
—Jim Morris, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Employees who filed early did not receive letters, suggesting fraudulent filings may have occurred recently.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
There is some evidence suggesting that ibogaine carries serious safety risks, particularly a dangerous irregular heart rhythm known as arrhythmias which can be fatal, along with neurologic and gastrointestinal side effects.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Psychedelic therapy has gained momentum in recent years, with some studies suggesting benefits of using hallucinogens.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Two days later, Talfan Davies told staff that almost 10% would be leaving, with Deadline sources suggesting this will be through a mix of voluntary and involuntary redundancies.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggesting
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Contracts are priced between 1 cent (indicating a low probability) and 99 cents (indicating a high probability), and settle at $1 if the outcome is correct.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lain was part of a group of concerned residents who went to Godley Superintendent Rich Dear with information about Ketcherside’s prior convictions and evidence indicating Ketcherside was still involved in prostitution.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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With that in mind, the growth committee — composed of 53 residents and staff — spent the previous eight months working to develop a conceptual proposal for how the district could meet future space needs — while stopping short of recommending a bond package.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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The city staff is recommending that the City Council reject the appeals and approve the CEQA exemption.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The attorneys are proposing that the complaint be certified as a class-action lawsuit, saying the company could have 300 or more similar agreements with Colorado homeowners.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Beginning next school year, the district is proposing that the dual credit anatomy and physiology course also be given for honors credit, Howard explained.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Analysts have average price targets implying upside of about 169% and 134% for AtaiBeckley and Compass, respectively.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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In addition to scapegoating Josh, Park is also implying that Lindsay inflated procedure prices and sold customers on unnecessary treatments at Trochos.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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When Labour’s Tony Blair won in a landslide, Hilton co-founded a consulting firm, Good Business, advising corporations on how to make money by investing in social and environmental causes.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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As geopolitical tensions rattle markets and drive sharp swings in stocks, Jefferies is advising investors to lean into companies with strong fundamentals and sturdy dividends.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The snapshot shows a smiling Louis posing with his arms crossed, wearing a blue half-zip sweater.—
Katie Kindelan,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The post features a photo of the new couple posing in front of Disney's Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom in Florida.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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All three Afflecks wore tennis shoes, hinting that the actor's kids share his love of designer sneakers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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New York City police stood by their investigation, hinting that the five had been part of the attack along with Reyes, but in 2002 the convictions were vacated.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even at home, streaming has expanded the 420-adjacent possibilities, offering an endless supply of online programming explicitly curated for viewers to get stoned to.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Nearly half of Americans feel homeownership is impossible Amazon Prime is offering a 20-cent-per-gallon discount.—
Henna Pryor,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Suggesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggesting. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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