1
as in indications
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 proposals
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 hints
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 suggestions
Despite not having many suggestions, Swonk still feels compelled to document the numbers that suggest not all is well.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Also, try not to make too many suggestions when your little one is playing, such as what color crayon to use or where to put the piece of the puzzle.
—Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
In his interview with the Times of London, Mandelson also dismissed suggestions that his actions had been influenced by payments that Epstein made to him and his partner, da Silva, including one to cover a course in osteopathy that da Silva took.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
That includes Moore, who offered some suggestions during his town hall with O’Donnell.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
The practice is so ingrained in NBA culture that even suggestions to fight it seem hard to come by.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
And social media has plenty of suggestions, like this thread in the r/horror subreddit asking what's on everyone's playlist for the Friday the 13th weekend in October 2023.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Read on to learn more about those experts and some of their top travel suggestions, then shop bags that could work best for you.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
There were also suggestions that players not in Pereira’s first-choice XI felt detached from the first team, hastening the rise of discontent.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Also, try not to make too many suggestions when your little one is playing, such as what color crayon to use or where to put the piece of the puzzle.
—Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
In his interview with the Times of London, Mandelson also dismissed suggestions that his actions had been influenced by payments that Epstein made to him and his partner, da Silva, including one to cover a course in osteopathy that da Silva took.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
That includes Moore, who offered some suggestions during his town hall with O’Donnell.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
The practice is so ingrained in NBA culture that even suggestions to fight it seem hard to come by.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
And social media has plenty of suggestions, like this thread in the r/horror subreddit asking what's on everyone's playlist for the Friday the 13th weekend in October 2023.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Read on to learn more about those experts and some of their top travel suggestions, then shop bags that could work best for you.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
There were also suggestions that players not in Pereira’s first-choice XI felt detached from the first team, hastening the rise of discontent.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestions
Noun
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Check the stems for rigidity and make sure that plant material is clean with no indications of mold or decay.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Cara, age 4, of Santa Ana is happy and energetic and, by all indications, super smart.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democrats say Republicans' proposals to reform immigration enforcement tactics are insufficient.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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But countries including France, Germany, and Italy yesterday backed proposals that would allow select nations to sign up for particular initiatives.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thrilling are the hints of feminine power.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ancestry continues to provide hints about older ancestors, giving you the ability to dig even deeper into your family history.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The condition of the plant’s leaves and soil will provide clues.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bitcoin payments continue to play a role in the quest for clues about the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old whose mysterious abduction earlier this month has captivated the nation.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The crew will not only have to field lengthy acceptance speeches, music cues and shepherd 2,500 guests around, but also facilitate live performances from KPop Demon Hunters trio Huntrix and Jessie Ware.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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While promoting The Testament of Ann Lee at the Berlin International Film Festival, the actor chose to say goodbye to winter dressing style cues.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Calderon, Becerra and Mahan floated ideas like investing more state funds to increase child care providers’ wages for programs like Head Start, a federal early childhood care program.—
Lia Russell
Updated February 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bateman said it’s been an education for him personally, chatting with these men over dinner and exchanging ideas.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Suggestions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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