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
Judges cannot give legal advice or offer strategies or suggestions — ever.
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Florence Taylor Barner, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
There have been suggestions that California suspend its high gas tax during the crisis, but Bellisario said that's unlikely, given the state's tough budget situation.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The school received over 1,400 suggestions throughout two separate three-hour sessions, Messer said.
—Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
Shvo has previously swatted away suggestions that his relationship with BVK was strained or that the pension fund was looking to replace him.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Mar. 2026
So here are some of my suggestions for thinking outside of the theme parks for fun things to do with kids in Southern California.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
The family draws inspiration from beloved Southern desserts and customer suggestions, baking mix-ins from scratch and folding them into cream that really couldn’t be fresher.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
A lot of people give me music suggestions.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
This bundle includes the Copilot AI add-on at a slight discount (normally $50 per person per month), which enables triage features, intelligent suggestions, summaries, transcriptions, translations, and more.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Florence Taylor Barner, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
There have been suggestions that California suspend its high gas tax during the crisis, but Bellisario said that's unlikely, given the state's tough budget situation.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The school received over 1,400 suggestions throughout two separate three-hour sessions, Messer said.
—Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
Shvo has previously swatted away suggestions that his relationship with BVK was strained or that the pension fund was looking to replace him.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Mar. 2026
So here are some of my suggestions for thinking outside of the theme parks for fun things to do with kids in Southern California.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
The family draws inspiration from beloved Southern desserts and customer suggestions, baking mix-ins from scratch and folding them into cream that really couldn’t be fresher.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
A lot of people give me music suggestions.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
This bundle includes the Copilot AI add-on at a slight discount (normally $50 per person per month), which enables triage features, intelligent suggestions, summaries, transcriptions, translations, and more.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestions
Noun
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Meanwhile, there are indications that instability may rebuild this evening in areas south and southeast of the metro, according to the weather service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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In clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies typically foot the bill, but, when the therapy is approved for specific indications, insurance companies or patients have to absorb the cost.—
Jason Liebowitz,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are other ballot measure proposals aimed at thwarting the billionaires tax.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Newsom has largely expressed opposition to new revenue raising proposals, and is widely seen to be eyeing a 2028 presidential campaign.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are some hints that along with the switch to colder weather, there could be some light snow.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stout is a full-bodied ale that lends toasty depth and hints of malt and hops to the broth.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Note landscapes, architecture, street signs, and any geographic clues that flash across the screen.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pay close attention to landscapes, architecture, street signs, and any geographic clues that appear on-screen.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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This, in turn, can lead to overeating, as well as difficulty distinguishing between hunger and fullness cues—essential skills in budding eaters.—
Sally Kuzemchak,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
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In addition, cues such as success or prestige can lead people to see something as more morally good.—
Ionela Bara,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Invite friends to share their recent creative ideas with you to revel in mutual inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 2020 Democratic presidential primary, the party's last open nominating contest, featured a rush to the left as candidates raced to embrace far-reaching ideas including Medicare-for-all, the Green New Deal and aggressive taxes on billionaires.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Suggestions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestions. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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