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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
Have a suggestion for a future story?
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Have suggestions for future picks?
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Investors and journalists regularly parse his press conferences for hints about upcoming rate cuts or hikes, trying to get ahead of the market; even the suggestion of a pause or a pivot can set off rallies or selloffs on Wall Street.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
But this isn’t a unique idea within the context of the Alien franchise, which means that Hawley’s only real addition of note is the suggestion that xenomorphs can be relative heroes against the greater evil of tech bros.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Have suggestions for future picks?
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Investors and journalists regularly parse his press conferences for hints about upcoming rate cuts or hikes, trying to get ahead of the market; even the suggestion of a pause or a pivot can set off rallies or selloffs on Wall Street.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
But this isn’t a unique idea within the context of the Alien franchise, which means that Hawley’s only real addition of note is the suggestion that xenomorphs can be relative heroes against the greater evil of tech bros.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
Noun
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While the PwC study was conducted in June, there are indications that a potential pullback on footwear spend could be in the works.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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If this first collection from Dario Vitale is any indication, then certainly, more ‘faggotry’ and ‘cuntiness’ are in store.—
Ludwig Hurtado,
Them.,
29 Sep. 2025
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The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some Congressional Republicans from farming states have been similarly upset by the proposal.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, there are no such hints for players in Season 3, who are sorted into teams at the beginning of their time in Borderland and told where to go for the next match.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Le Monde Gourmand's warm yet spicy scent, with hints of nutmeg, sandalwood and musk, is the perfect aroma for sweater weather.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Authorities continue to scour the rubble to gather evidence, including searching for clues on the cause of the fire that engulfed the complex, a law enforcement source briefed on the investigation told CNN.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bag shapes took cues from shells, fishing baskets and Japanese furoshiki, traditional wrapping cloths.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 seemed to be a cue from fate.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Find step-by-step guidance for launching your first business, from testing your idea to growing your revenue.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects that exchange of ideas and no president’s directive, governor’s diktat, or chancellor’s command can override the Constitution.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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