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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in hints
an almost imperceptible sign of something
we took care to avoid so much as even a suggestion of impropriety
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of suggestions
Erica has evolved from a simple virtual assistant to a sophisticated tool, with 60% of its 3 billion interactions now being proactive, offering suggestions and next steps.
—
Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Our critics have some helpful suggestions for songs to keep you warm.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
These last suggestions came from Rich Ross, who purchased the first production model and was our driver at FLIBS.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
This region was chosen because there have been suggestions of phosphine there, and temperatures and pressures in this altitude range are similar to those on Earth.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Gift suggestions include a cocktail kit, locally made soaps, and stackable bracelets.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Our critics have some helpful suggestions for songs to keep you warm.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
These last suggestions came from Rich Ross, who purchased the first production model and was our driver at FLIBS.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
This region was chosen because there have been suggestions of phosphine there, and temperatures and pressures in this altitude range are similar to those on Earth.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Gift suggestions include a cocktail kit, locally made soaps, and stackable bracelets.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestions
Noun
-
The company is preparing for the debut flight of the larger Ceres-2 solid rocket, with indications of a launch attempt around November 15.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
-
As of now, there are no indications about possible North American shows in 2026.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Democrats are pushing to extend soon-to-expire health care tax credits and reverse earlier Medicaid cuts, but Republicans have rejected those proposals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Taxing the 1% To fund many of his proposals, Mamdani plans to raise taxes on corporations and wealthy New Yorkers.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The Argentine-Spanish artist — best known for her Latin urban, alternative music songs with hints of neo soul and R&B — discovered the tropical genre during her teenage years while buying vinyl records in Madrid.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Xi’s and Lee’s banter coincided with hints of warming relations between the two Asian nations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The everydayness of these items may also hold clues to their draw.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
There are design cues from classic scooters from the 50s and 60s seen in the overall shape, modern motorcycles in the tubular frame and linkages, and even fighter jets.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
-
The Calm team worked with the film’s sound designer, Lee Salevan, and composer Bryce Dessner, utilizing the film’s sound stems and score cues overlaid with sections of dialogue from Bentley and Greg Kwedar’s script.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
But this search for ideas and solutions will only work if it can be simply communicated to the players.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Stick with who, whom, and whose for people (and animals who have names) and that and which for things and ideas.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Suggestions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestions. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share