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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
Half a glance at the international news suggests that major Faustian bargains are occurring at a breakneck pace, all around the world, many by untroubled parties.
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Stories for the waiting room A new study out of Texas A&M suggests that just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may help slow dementia.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Although inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, the new reading suggests the impact of tariffs on prices has abated since the fall.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The fact of Heated Rivalry’s immense popularity suggests that viewers loved it too.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Public programs retain support only when voters believe they are competently managed, and this story suggests the opposite.
—Matt K. Lewis, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Natanya’s performance suggests the strain from two competing personalities underneath the relationship’s give-and-take.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Some scientific evidence suggests that the body absorbs vitamin C more effectively in juice form.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Anderson suggests cutting the fruit into quarters and then using a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Stories for the waiting room A new study out of Texas A&M suggests that just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may help slow dementia.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Although inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, the new reading suggests the impact of tariffs on prices has abated since the fall.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The fact of Heated Rivalry’s immense popularity suggests that viewers loved it too.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Public programs retain support only when voters believe they are competently managed, and this story suggests the opposite.
—Matt K. Lewis, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Natanya’s performance suggests the strain from two competing personalities underneath the relationship’s give-and-take.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Some scientific evidence suggests that the body absorbs vitamin C more effectively in juice form.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Anderson suggests cutting the fruit into quarters and then using a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
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That memo, which was heavily redacted, indicates that the administration, for now, has no plans to ramp up military operations in Venezuela.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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The agency has not yet assigned a recall classification, which typically indicates how serious a potential health risk may be.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cocchiaro recommends putting finished books on a a bookshelf elsewhere in your home or donating them once you're done reading them.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Yost recommends walking around your home's perimeter and tightening any loose gutter hangers and brackets to prevent ice from tearing them off.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The letter proposes that Jackson County withhold all funding allotted toward the Chiefs.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alex's proposal In the movie, Alex proposes to Sarah in Tuscany the morning after Poppy takes the pregnancy test.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The firm's new price target of $605 implies 17% upside from Thursday's close.—
Liz Napolitano,Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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This tells us that if P being true implies Q being true, then Q being false implies P also must be false.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For a similar look, Graciano advises asking for a shape-first haircut, done dry or curl by curl.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Yost advises homeowners to extend their downspouts at least 6 to 10 feet from the home's foundation to prevent basement leaks.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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In a joint Instagram post, Charli poses with Jenner on set, wearing white bath robes over tiny black bikinis.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Due to the high risk the disease poses to dogs, there is an animal vaccine for leptospirosis that can be administered by veterinary professionals, Pattee noted.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Raevyn hints that her twin brother Finch is involved in the killings.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Some early research hints that cold triggers parasympathetic activation (the body’s calming response), but most of the buzz here comes from anecdotal sources, not clinical trials.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Astralux Affirmation Cards This set of bold, no-nonsense affirmation cards offers a daily confidence boost.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Heather Chenille Jute Rug This rug offers the best of both worlds—made of 70% naturally-rustic jute and 30% velvety-soft rayon.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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