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as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
if you don't want to give the suggestion that you're evading the truth, you must look your questioner in the eye
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2
as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
no one had any better suggestions, so as usual we spent the afternoon at the basketball court
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3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
we took care to avoid so much as even a suggestion of impropriety
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Recent Examples of suggestion
Fox Sports has made an intriguing suggestion for Pittsburgh.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The suggestion here is that the Russians killed Tatiana as a way to punish Masha, which seems startlingly cruel even for vague Russian villains.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 June 2025
One suggestion was allowing more short-term rentals for municipalities with restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rentals.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Reform for Illinois set forth other constructive suggestions — in 2020.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The suggestion here is that the Russians killed Tatiana as a way to punish Masha, which seems startlingly cruel even for vague Russian villains.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 June 2025
One suggestion was allowing more short-term rentals for municipalities with restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rentals.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Reform for Illinois set forth other constructive suggestions — in 2020.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
Noun
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That’s a really good indication that the marketing world, the advertising world is really where the audience is on the creator economy.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The Detroit automaker announced the plans Tuesday, as there have been few indications of progress in trade talks between the Trump administration and Mexican leaders.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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The proposal is set for a final City Council discussion on June 10.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies approved on June 5 the fiscal year 2026 spending proposal in a 9–7 vote, sending it to the full Committee.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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What is a hint in the novel becomes a horror onscreen when Fanny discovers sketchbooks showing sadistic scenes of plantation life.—
Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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This crossword clue page was generated automatically using information from puzzles.usatoday.com.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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These days, soccer fans are as likely to take their cues from individual players as their favorite club.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Right on cue, Bonta, along with Democrat attorneys general from 10 additional states, filed their suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California within minutes after the signing took place.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Fearing their authority is being bypassed, supervisors sometimes retaliate – belittling ideas and withholding resources, for example – which stifles the very innovation that cross-silo collaborations can foster.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The tension between the Mercury’s ideas about commitment and its transgressive style had slackened.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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