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 Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026 And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing. — ABC News, 5 July 2026 Emma Daugherty, gardening expert and director of marketing for Bath Center Garden and Nursery in Colorado, suggests planting native nut trees and fruit trees to attract a variety of birds. — The Spruce, 5 July 2026 O'Neill rates Visa as buy and his $410 price target suggests 13% upside from Thursday's close. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 July 2026 The team’s modeling suggests crustal thickness reached around 30 kilometers by the early Archean, the era that came after the Hadean. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026 Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job. — Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
  1. indicates
  2. recommends
  3. proposes
  4. implies
  5. advises
  6. poses
  7. hints
  8. offers
Verb
  • The quick reunion indicates the Cubs still believe the 31-year-old can contribute to their playoff push, leveraging his past major league success and defensive versatility.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • In his view, this indicates that the US is likely to continue backing the acting president—at least for now—while prioritizing Venezuela’s stability and safeguarding its economic and oil interests.
    — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • In a report, the agency's staff recommends that the commission approve the preliminary site and building plans for the arch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • And what doctors say after the federal government proposes looser restrictions on testosterone.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • The couple reconciles, and later that evening, Cal gets down on one knee and proposes.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of proposes
Verb
  • Most of the peril comes with dangerous ship-wrecking moments, including one that implies the death of Moana's relative, while our heroine herself almost drowns on her first voyage from land.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • Consolidation will be slower and messier than the spending figure implies.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of implies
Verb
  • To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of advises
Verb
  • Oman’s Foreign Ministry also condemned the latest attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait in an X post, warning that the escalation of military tensions in the region poses a threat to not only its security, but overall maritime safety.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • The presence of wolves in California poses a fresh and complex challenge for state wildlife authorities after hunters and trappers pushed the population to extinction around a century ago.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of poses
Verb
  • There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
    — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Definition of hints
Verb
  • The shutdowns challenged instruction at Charlotte Ballet Academy, which offers professional career training and recreational classes for children and adults.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • As well as a comprehensive display about the process of making leather, featuring many vintage implements, the museum offers a demonstration by an expert cutter of the immense skill required to craft a fashionable pair of leather gloves.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Definition of offers

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