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as in indicates
to convey an idea indirectly
this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us
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as in recommends
to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
I suggested that they talk to a therapist about their marital problems
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as in proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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Recent Examples of suggests
Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.
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CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The Shift app’s website suggests MicroAGI is launching an aggressive recruiting campaign with dozens of blog posts tailored toward NYC university and college students, teachers, restaurant and delivery workers, and even residents of specific neighborhoods.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The neighbor who broke the housing market More recent research suggests fraudulent loan recipients used their funds to support personal lifestyle spending.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The race also includes nine additional candidates, including community advocates, attorneys, entrepreneurs and neighborhood activists, though recent polling suggests Bass, Pratt and Raman have emerged as the contest’s dominant contenders heading into Election Day.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
And now, new research suggests the moons of Jupiter and Uranus may indeed hint that our planetary neighborhood once had a third ice giant.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 29 May 2026
So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Lithgow stars opposite The Boys star Aya Cash, who makes her Broadway debut as Jessie Stone, a Jewish marketing representative who suggests to Dahl that his fierce support of Palestinians may also be tinged with antisemitism.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The Shift app’s website suggests MicroAGI is launching an aggressive recruiting campaign with dozens of blog posts tailored toward NYC university and college students, teachers, restaurant and delivery workers, and even residents of specific neighborhoods.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The neighbor who broke the housing market More recent research suggests fraudulent loan recipients used their funds to support personal lifestyle spending.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The race also includes nine additional candidates, including community advocates, attorneys, entrepreneurs and neighborhood activists, though recent polling suggests Bass, Pratt and Raman have emerged as the contest’s dominant contenders heading into Election Day.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
And now, new research suggests the moons of Jupiter and Uranus may indeed hint that our planetary neighborhood once had a third ice giant.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 29 May 2026
So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Lithgow stars opposite The Boys star Aya Cash, who makes her Broadway debut as Jessie Stone, a Jewish marketing representative who suggests to Dahl that his fierce support of Palestinians may also be tinged with antisemitism.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
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The fossil is only made up of a few bones, but the length indicates that the dinosaur was likely a flier, said Steve Brusatte, a professor of paleontology and evolution at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Vinh suggested that the Broadcom reversal indicates that market expectations have caught up with the chip sector run.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The study recommends universal shots against 11 diseases while moving flu, hepatitis, rotavirus, RSV and some meningitis vaccines to high-risk or ‘shared decision-making’ categories.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Dawn recommends breathable linen and cotton styles for especially hot destinations, while poly blends can feel slightly more elevated for dinners or nights out.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Hilton proposes to reform the California Environmental Quality Act so that only government prosecutors can sue, preventing private individuals and organizations from stopping or delaying new housing projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In addition, the Cruz-Cantwell bill proposes an agent registry system and a cap on agents’ commissions, an intriguing concept but one with legal complexity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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As the title implies, the show trumpets the artist’s idiosyncrasy, which feels ever more at odds with the cultural moment.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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That implies little upside for this now-$312 stock, which hasn’t had a down week since March 20.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The Challenger report also advises teens to start filling out applications ASAP.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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But lurking in the grasslands and forest clearings of at least two southeastern counties is a scaly intruder that state wildlife officials say poses a serious threat to native animals and crops alike.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces elections later this year, wants to press ahead with Israel’s offensive until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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The small amount of data also hints that the drug is effective.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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NellaSpec also offers a reusable option for clinical settings that is now in hospitals including the Cleveland Clinic, UC Systems, Kaiser, and Columbia, and the cost is part of the exam, according to the company.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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