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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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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
There have been suggestions that delaying the sacking of Slot cost Liverpool the chance to bring in Xabi Alonso.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The Sacramento Bee did the research and found clubs, equipment rentals, classes and suggestions for where to head for beginner water sports.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 30, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
The creator concluded that the concept still has potential but requires further refinement and invites suggestions for future iterations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
There have been suggestions that delaying the sacking of Slot cost Liverpool the chance to bring in Xabi Alonso.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The Sacramento Bee did the research and found clubs, equipment rentals, classes and suggestions for where to head for beginner water sports.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 30, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
The creator concluded that the concept still has potential but requires further refinement and invites suggestions for future iterations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
Noun
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If anything, the incident has become part of brand Beckham mythology; an early indication of David and Victoria’s fashion-forwardness and media savvy that has morphed into today’s multimillion-dollar sport, beauty and business empire.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Though there are still many unknowns regarding the full effect of ayahuasca on the human experience, if my own is any indication, the mental and emotional gates this plant can open seem promising.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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As such, many local businesses and residents oppose the proposal.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The plan was presented to the Oceanside City Council in August 2021, and the council agreed to spend $1 million on advancing the proposal.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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There was just a hint of fog, which would thicken a little toward dawn.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Juan Francisco Magdaleno Gomez A T-Mobile receipt with the surname Gomez and a notebook with an email address provided clues to the identity of a man whose body was found on June 28, 2022.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Noun
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If the people serving the drinks wouldn’t drink them themselves, that might be your cue to opt for something else.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The 07 feels like SAIC’s attempt to fast-track itself into the premium conversation by borrowing visual cues people already associate with expensive performance EVs.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The two can talk through any challenging or creative idea for hours or go their separate ways.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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However, bright, clever ideas also might spring up in your mind.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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