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
But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Jefferies also raised its price target to $13 from $11, suggesting 65% upside ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
However, with research suggesting that dietary cholesterol has minimal effects on blood cholesterol, avoiding egg yolks is no longer recommended.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
BlackRock isn’t suggesting that Bitcoin should replace bonds in your portfolio.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Some of these goods even originated from England and Ireland, suggesting these women had contacts abroad.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
His team only found eight major firms in tech and finance that issued five-day return-to-office mandates in 2024, which was the same number of firms flagged in 2023, suggesting no major increase in RTOs from year to year.
—Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
Despite rumors suggesting that the IRS has announced a start to the tax filing season in 2025, that hasn't yet happened.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Jefferies also raised its price target to $13 from $11, suggesting 65% upside ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
However, with research suggesting that dietary cholesterol has minimal effects on blood cholesterol, avoiding egg yolks is no longer recommended.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
BlackRock isn’t suggesting that Bitcoin should replace bonds in your portfolio.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Some of these goods even originated from England and Ireland, suggesting these women had contacts abroad.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
His team only found eight major firms in tech and finance that issued five-day return-to-office mandates in 2024, which was the same number of firms flagged in 2023, suggesting no major increase in RTOs from year to year.
—Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
Despite rumors suggesting that the IRS has announced a start to the tax filing season in 2025, that hasn't yet happened.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggesting
Verb
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Rose also stresses the importance of preserving natural oils, recommending the occasional use of a clarifying shampoo to keep buildup in check.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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Consider a measure tracked by Bank of America of how heavily Wall Street analysts are recommending stocks, which recently hit its highest level since early 2022, according to strategist Savita Subramanian.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.—
Hailey Salvian,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Analyst Joseph Spak lowered his price target to $51 from $64, implying 11% upside.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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Citi kept its buy rating with a $265 per share price target, implying 46% upside to Friday’s close.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While posing for photos at the event, Princess Charlene was joined by filmmaker Blanca Li, and her sister-in-law Princess Caroline of Hanover, among others.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Again, hinting that the physical movement is the important aspect of rhythmic priming.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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Per Booth, Seattle Kraken majority owner Samantha Holloway released a statement following news of the sale, hinting that her ownership group was interested in getting into the bidding to bring the Seattle SuperSonics back to town.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Suggesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggesting. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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