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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
Ahead, nutrition experts discuss the best fruits to eat for protein, offering suggestions for adding these sweet sensations to drinks and dishes.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
During a press conference in 2019 addressing a skydiving plane crash that killed 11 people in Hawaii, NTSB board member Jennifer Homendy told reporters the FAA has ignored many suggestions for changing safety regulations of parachute plane operators.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The suggestion by Frey was denied by a council vote of 10-2.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The deal leaves the Senate’s suggestion of a tax on corporations who leave their employees reliant on the state’s Medicaid system, called Medi-Cal, by the wayside for this year.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
During a press conference in 2019 addressing a skydiving plane crash that killed 11 people in Hawaii, NTSB board member Jennifer Homendy told reporters the FAA has ignored many suggestions for changing safety regulations of parachute plane operators.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The suggestion by Frey was denied by a council vote of 10-2.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The deal leaves the Senate’s suggestion of a tax on corporations who leave their employees reliant on the state’s Medicaid system, called Medi-Cal, by the wayside for this year.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
Noun
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State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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If Cold Courts approach to production is any indication, it’s probably intended to be all that and more.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The county exempted the proposal from CEQA, which requires projects to undergo an extensive state environmental review before breaking ground.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared to drop a major hint about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding details on June 15.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Onions add flavor, dimension, and a nice hint of acid.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some viewers already had an inkling about Corbin’s ethnicity, thanks to eagle-eyed fans who spotted a major clue on social media.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
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In this way, what begins as an incidental cue can gradually develop into a more specialized signal that helps coordinate cooperation between species.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Early says that the movie takes much of its aesthetic and satirical cues from director Paul Verhoeven’s films Showgirls (1995) and Starship Troopers (1997).—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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That idea guided nearly every aspect of the wardrobe.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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