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
His suggestions included searching the market for help at safety, off the edge and in the offensive backfield.
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Other suggestions include donating non-perishable items to community fridges or hotspots, such as free Little Libraries.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
But without consequences or meaningful oversight, the guidelines amounted to little more than suggestions.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
As kind comments poured in, so did suggestions from strangers urging her to start a GoFundMe to help her family rebuild.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Kenvue has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Mitsubishi further supports the Elevance's natural road-tripping spirit with an AI Co-Driver system that analyzes road conditions, provides re-routing advice and offers destination suggestions based on the owner's likes and hobbies.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Hull’s suggestions for an officiating overhaul?
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
The right platform offers specific features suitable for sales teams, along with detailed reports and suggestions to help increase sales.
—Jason Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Other suggestions include donating non-perishable items to community fridges or hotspots, such as free Little Libraries.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
But without consequences or meaningful oversight, the guidelines amounted to little more than suggestions.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
As kind comments poured in, so did suggestions from strangers urging her to start a GoFundMe to help her family rebuild.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Kenvue has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Mitsubishi further supports the Elevance's natural road-tripping spirit with an AI Co-Driver system that analyzes road conditions, provides re-routing advice and offers destination suggestions based on the owner's likes and hobbies.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Hull’s suggestions for an officiating overhaul?
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
The right platform offers specific features suitable for sales teams, along with detailed reports and suggestions to help increase sales.
—Jason Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestions
Noun
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Under normal conditions, the BLS on Tuesday would have reported its monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, a measure that Federal Reserve officials watch closely for indications of slack in the jobs market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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And there are indications team owners will be pushing for a cap in labor negotiations a year from now when the labor deal between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), the labor union representing nearly 8,000 players in the majors and minors.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Several proposals fell through over the years because residents or city officials disapproved.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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But other legislative proposals have repeatedly stalled.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the pool room — an oval-like space with a pool table set in the middle — Reuter’s work is a brick-like mural with hints of greenery peeking out along the top.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Yates has been dating Andrews since the summer of 2023, after months of Yates' dropping hints online.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tuesday's elections could hold clues to how Americans view this pivotal moment in the country, and reveal the strengths and weaknesses of each party's position one year away from the consequential 2026 midterm elections.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Investors are also entering another month without significant barometers and may be turning to private surveys in a hunt for clues.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Restaurants like the Twisted Fern and Handle also take their cues from the seasons with creative starters and entrees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ruehle is practically legendary in baseball now for the wit inherent in his song cues, as well as for making sure the energy doesn’t flag in the stadium.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The shareholder meetings give the youngest Browns in the sixth and seventh generations, and their distant cousins, a chance to meet and bounce ideas off one another.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Few characters are as beloved as those from The Wizard of Oz (1939), making for reliable costume ideas year after year.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Suggestions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestions. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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