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
Swift’s involvement in the legal battle relates, in part, to suggestions from Lively that Baldoni altered a rooftop scene at the beginning of the film.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Have suggestions for future picks?
—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
For example, tabs aren't across the top of the window, and the startup view shows a non-traditional layout of favorites and suggestions.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The report’s suggestions include calls for more research on the impact of cumulative exposure, as well as more support of technology like precision agriculture, which could decrease the amounts of pesticides applied to crops.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Otter is currently planning the next series of water bikes, building in improvements based on suggestions from early adopters.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Hundreds left comments, many chiming in with suggestions for how her twins can learn their own names.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Nuptio 2-Piece Decorative Lantern Candle Holder Another one of O’Brien’s key suggestions is to focus on lighting.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Here are three suggestions that emerged from my interview with McEwan.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Have suggestions for future picks?
—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
For example, tabs aren't across the top of the window, and the startup view shows a non-traditional layout of favorites and suggestions.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The report’s suggestions include calls for more research on the impact of cumulative exposure, as well as more support of technology like precision agriculture, which could decrease the amounts of pesticides applied to crops.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Otter is currently planning the next series of water bikes, building in improvements based on suggestions from early adopters.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Hundreds left comments, many chiming in with suggestions for how her twins can learn their own names.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Nuptio 2-Piece Decorative Lantern Candle Holder Another one of O’Brien’s key suggestions is to focus on lighting.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Here are three suggestions that emerged from my interview with McEwan.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestions
Noun
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Time is read vertically, calendar indications horizontally, giving the dial a legible and recognizable face.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Globe’s decision to stand by McCarthy is the latest in a series of indications that newsroom culture is shifting radically to match this backlash moment.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Easley, Nunn and Cline have also been the sole board members to vote against several other proposals, including the approval of this year’s budget.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Other proposals include lowering the age of juveniles who can be prosecuted as adults from 16 to 14 and allowing the president to appoint the city’s attorney general.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Driscoll, hints of trouble began even before the inauguration, the lawsuit alleges.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those figures should tell us, or at least offer clues, as to how the summer’s transfer business was paid for, and whether more spending will be possible come January.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Use these clues to narrow down your guesses.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Systems designed to support a blind astronaut navigating through sound cues, for instance, might later improve safety in hospitals, aircraft, or smart buildings.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Linda Evangelista is taking style cues from her younger self.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On both right and left, many assert that debate is what enables real consideration of ideas.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Suggestions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestions. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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