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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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
The latest revolt suggests that months later, despite strong results in last week’s elections, the party’s rift over how to confront the President has only deepened.
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Nik Popli, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Specific details of conversations remain unclear, but the meeting suggests that Comcast feels that there is still a path forward for a deal, in spite of concerns — aired in the press — about the likelihood of regulatory troubles in the US.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
When considering improvement, Berzin suggests focusing on changing the ratio of muscle to fat rather than simply losing weight.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2025
Unlike a winter storm warning, which indicates imminent severe conditions, or a storm watch, which suggests potential for a significant event, an advisory highlights conditions that can still pose serious risks if precautions aren’t taken.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
But the long line of people waiting to snap photos suggests that many, if not most, of them do.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
My informal survey suggests that the Eastern Seaboard states are by far the most stressed out about the coming anniversary.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Research from 2019 suggests that the longer people took hormone therapy for menopause, the higher the risk of breast cancer was.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
His original, undoctored manuscript even suggests that James might have plotted to have Elizabeth assassinated.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Specific details of conversations remain unclear, but the meeting suggests that Comcast feels that there is still a path forward for a deal, in spite of concerns — aired in the press — about the likelihood of regulatory troubles in the US.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
When considering improvement, Berzin suggests focusing on changing the ratio of muscle to fat rather than simply losing weight.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2025
Unlike a winter storm warning, which indicates imminent severe conditions, or a storm watch, which suggests potential for a significant event, an advisory highlights conditions that can still pose serious risks if precautions aren’t taken.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
But the long line of people waiting to snap photos suggests that many, if not most, of them do.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
My informal survey suggests that the Eastern Seaboard states are by far the most stressed out about the coming anniversary.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Research from 2019 suggests that the longer people took hormone therapy for menopause, the higher the risk of breast cancer was.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
His original, undoctored manuscript even suggests that James might have plotted to have Elizabeth assassinated.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the study indicates that 80% of magistrate judges throughout North Carolina do not possess a law degree.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chung specifically recommends gifting one of the statement belts for the holidays.—
Victoria Montalti,
Refinery29,
10 Nov. 2025
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Decreasing your risk of a bleeding stroke Elkind recommends getting your blood pressure under control to help prevent a stroke.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The project proposes that San Diego vacate a section of Soledad Avenue that was originally intended for street purposes and allow the lot to be developed with the new two-story house, a 1,205-square-foot basement and an attached 780-square-foot two-story accessory dwelling unit.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Notably, the new technical report proposes several innovations.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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The movie implies the 49th Missile Defense Battalion failed to intercept the missile.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her one ally, the as yet unnamed head of housekeeping, played by Madeleine Stowe, advises Lilly to make things right with Ronnie.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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When air quality reaches these levels, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises sensitive groups to avoid prolonged or intense outdoor activities or consider rescheduling or relocating activities indoors.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Which opposition player poses the biggest threat?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Agencies such as Creative Artists Agency have warned clients that Sora poses a significant risk to their work and livelihoods.—
Gerard Scimeca,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Alternatively, Tijjani Reijnders offers running power that could hurt Liverpool on the break.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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