suggests

verb

present tense third-person singular of suggest
1
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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2
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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3
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 Some popular advice suggests parents on appetite-suppressing medication simply not talk about it or offer vague statements about taking care of their health. — CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 In a time when destinations are trying to achieve their tourism sustainability goals with master plans, Chichibu suggests there might be a different way. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Sophie Cunningham/transgender debate has no easy right or wrong // FIFA bows to pressure from Europe boycott, abandons private-equity plan // History suggests Miami Dolphins may be surprise team in ’26 // Cancel that intro. — Greg Cote august 16, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 The lineup suggests Democrats are focused on shoring up support among two key constituencies, Black voters and Latino voters. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 All the existing independent research on AI and the brain suggests that AI use inhibits our ability to learn . — Kaliris Salas-Ramirez, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 This suggests that leadership in space will be contested not just through missions and firsts, but via whose technical standards are followed, with China's new map playing into these efforts. — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Physical intimacy isn’t a regular occurrence for every married couple in America, research suggests. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The data suggests that with the right design and sustained investment, the federal government has a program that can make a real difference for America’s farmers. — Aaron Smith, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
  1. indicates
  2. recommends
  3. proposes
  4. implies
  5. advises
  6. poses
  7. hints
  8. offers
Verb
  • Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.
    — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The report indicates that Dcoop is now in pole position to secure the takeover of Deoleo, leading the likes of Italian companies Coricelli, Bonifiche Ferraresi and Newlat Food, French firm Lesieur (Avril), and Australia's Cobram Estate Olive.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicates
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  • For people heading into the backcountry, the Forest Service recommends using bear-resistant food containers and storing food away from campsites.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If your hair is feeling dry, hairstylist Kee Taylor recommends smoothing a lightweight oil through the midlengths and ends to improve manageability and shine.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommends
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  • The human role changes from doing the work to reviewing and approving what the agent proposes to do as well as defining the thresholds at which the agent must stop and ask.
    — Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In his latest book, A Sudden Flicker of Light, Thomson proposes that cinema has in fact been a damaging cultural force.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of proposes
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  • The end of season 3, in which Nat seems to set their rescue in motion, implies that the show’s ‘90s timeline may soon follow the survivors back in the real world.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
  • News of his death, and its circumstances, has been cloaked in journalistic language that implies suicide, emulating the opacity of suicide itself.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of implies
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  • Adam Levine, at Free Snake Relocation, advises callers to stay calm and give the snake plenty of space.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of advises
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  • The early harvest also poses logistical challenges in a region where grapes are traditionally picked by hand, with some workers still on summer vacation and others facing transportation delays.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The problem is that electronic monitoring is not detention, and it should not be treated as an appropriate alternative when someone poses a danger to the public.
    — Eileen Burke, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of poses
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  • Research hints that this precipitous drop in estrogen may affect how our brains age.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While the former Texas standout had some decent moments during Saturday’s practice, his second week of practice doubled down on a lackluster first week, and hints that his confidence might be shaken.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hints
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  • Amazon sales data from Market Defense tracked in early July over the previous 12 months offers a snapshot of brands gaining traction among parents shopping for babies and children.
    — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of offers

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