Synonyms of suggesting

suggesting

verb

present participle of suggest

1

as in indicating

to convey an idea indirectly

this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicating
• implying
• hinting
• alluding
• referring
• intimating
• inferring
• insinuating
• mentioning
• pointing
• signifying
• signaling
• signalizing
• adverting
• smacking (of)
• smelling (of)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• announcing
• declaring
• explaining
• proclaiming
• describing
• elucidating
• spelling out
• delineating

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recommending
• advising
• urging
• advocating
• proposing
• counseling
• offering
• supporting
• favoring
• backing
• championing
• exhorting
• submitting
• espousing
• advancing

3

as in proposing

to set before the mind for consideration

might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposing
• posing
• offering
• recommending
• presenting
• voting
• submitting
• nominating
• propounding
• proffering
• advancing
• bouncing
• putting forward
• filing
• putting forth
• planning
• plotting
• moving
• tendering
• arranging
• shaping
• mapping
• charting
• calculating
• laying
• lodging
• trotting out
• framing
• covering
• contriving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suggesting

Many commenters criticize the low pay for teachers, suggesting that economic pressures drive educators to seek additional income through unconventional means. — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

TouchBistro research reported by Restaurant Dive found that Gen Z and millennials frequently eat alone, suggesting dining without company is already a familiar routine for many younger adults. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

The transition also became more clearly defined as researchers examined larger systems, suggesting the effect extended beyond small experimental circuits. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

The bank set a price target of $8, suggesting about 69% upside from Thursday's close. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

The potential double jeopardy argument permeated pretrial court hearings, with prosecutors suggesting the defense was using delay tactics to invoke double jeopardy. — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026

In contrast, other oxides rose over time, suggesting that the newly arriving material has a distinct chemical composition. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026

The rumor mill is still spinning about Prince Harry and Prince William’s estrangement, with a new report suggesting that Harry’s still eager to repair their relationship. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2026

The presidential candidates who came in third, fourth, and fifth place are all right-wing, suggesting that Bolsonaro could have a natural pool of voters to draw from in the runoff. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026