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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
The sheer pervasiveness of lopsided household labor suggests that this problem cannot be explained by a few individual bad actors.
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Jelena Kecmanovic, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Folarin’s haste in taking his sons suggests trouble.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
David Craven, counsel to Diaz Trade, said the threat of new replacement tariffs coupled with the existing liability facing surety companies suggests that any refunds would not be immediate.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Stacey Campbell with the chamber suggests the bill is a solution in search of a problem.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
But animal research suggests that consuming large amounts of sorbitol may pose risks to liver health.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Soil Rodriguez suggests using a general-purpose potting soil or cactus mix for the string of hearts plant.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
The author suggests the current situation warrants similar action.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The data suggests this is partly to do with a lack of learning opportunities.
—Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Jelena Kecmanovic, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Folarin’s haste in taking his sons suggests trouble.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
David Craven, counsel to Diaz Trade, said the threat of new replacement tariffs coupled with the existing liability facing surety companies suggests that any refunds would not be immediate.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Stacey Campbell with the chamber suggests the bill is a solution in search of a problem.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
But animal research suggests that consuming large amounts of sorbitol may pose risks to liver health.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Soil Rodriguez suggests using a general-purpose potting soil or cactus mix for the string of hearts plant.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
The author suggests the current situation warrants similar action.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The data suggests this is partly to do with a lack of learning opportunities.
—Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
Verb
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While OpenAI hasn’t yet settled on a way to implement ads for its blockbuster chatbot, an early screenshot the company showed off during its announcement late last year indicates that free-tier users will likely be painfully aware that the company is trying to sell them something.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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The beatdown on Alphabet shares came despite better-than-forecast revenue growth that indicates the company’s advertising sales are in no way being cannibalized by consumer adoption of AI, including its own Gemini AI chatbot and its AI Mode in Google Search.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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If possible, Sokolowski recommends leaving them hanging outside to dry in natural sunshine.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Toner recommends only using ashes that are fully burned and completely cool.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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The rules of the federal low-income housing tax credit program currently apply, while the revision proposes using the less restrictive Section 8 criteria.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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The governor proposes a balanced budget, and the General Assembly scrutinizes every line.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Their premise is that international-relations scholars are flailing in part because they’re trained to think of their field, as its name implies, as affairs between and among states.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Robert Mollins’ price target of $5,440 implies an upside of 28%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so McDonald's advises interested customers to act fast.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Legislative Analyst’s Office, which analyzes ballot initiatives and also advises legislators, estimated schools and local governments would lose at least $12 billion a year.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bravo said that as artificial intelligence poses a threat to software companies on a technical basis, domain experience becomes more valuable.—
Lola Murti,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Meg Ryan strips down to her bra and also poses in a sequined dress and statement jewelry for a new photoshoot.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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More than a month later, single-stair advocates are still waiting on that report — though a draft version obtained by CalMatters hints that the office may be considering a modest change to the state building code.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Now, for the first time, an experiment hints that an ape in captivity can have an imagination.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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