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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
But the suggestion never got past a list of bullet points.
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Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
Some of their suggestions for revamping vaccines would also put Americans at unnecessary risk: Asking certain American jurisdictions to delay childhood vaccinations, or perhaps even skip certain shots, could leave entire communities more vulnerable to disease.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Another was a suggestion to build tracks for freight trains along Interstate 15 for $118 billion to $158 billion.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
There's too much good food in Summerhill to limit ourselves to just one dinner suggestion.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
Some of their suggestions for revamping vaccines would also put Americans at unnecessary risk: Asking certain American jurisdictions to delay childhood vaccinations, or perhaps even skip certain shots, could leave entire communities more vulnerable to disease.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Another was a suggestion to build tracks for freight trains along Interstate 15 for $118 billion to $158 billion.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
There's too much good food in Summerhill to limit ourselves to just one dinner suggestion.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
Noun
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This week, keep an eye out on earnings from Home Depot, Target and TJX for an indication of how the American consumer has been holding up — and how those big retailers will deal with tariffs.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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If April’s output is any indication, clearing 49,000 outstanding PSLF requests could take well over two and a half years.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Robert De Niro slams Donald Trump's film tariffs proposal at Cannes Film Festival.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The proposal called for Central Florida developer Clayton Properties Group and Highland Homes to build 97 single-family homes on 34 acres just east of U.S. 301, between County Road 62 and Rutland Road.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Scientists in Taiwan looking for a ninth planet in the solar system claim to have found hints of it in archive images of the night sky taken by long-dead infrared telescopes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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More recently, the brand has ventured into makeup — infusing its bestsellers with hints of color and forging the way for the skinification of makeup.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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What names have new popes taken? More: Praying for white smoke: Papal conclave uses centuries-old method to announce a new pope Historians will study the name for clues to its meanings and connotations.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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But the program does not provide any clues as to who that successor could be – and none of the potential successors are given any exposure.—
Peter Rutland,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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Can’t wait to light that candle, cue up Workshy and slather on sunscreen all summer long with my modern mom.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Unlike thunderstorms or frontal boundaries, clear air turbulence offers no visual cues and limited time for pilots to respond.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Mark Gurman, in his Power On newsletter from April 27, had his own idea, and commented on the naming change.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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It’s gone through many changes since, but the core idea of bringing a dozen great amateur bakers together under a big white tent to show off their skills in pastries, breads, cakes, and other baked goods remains reassuringly constant.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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