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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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Axios reporting indicates OpenAI remains on track to unveil its first hardware device in the second half of 2026.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Know that dropping a fancy name indicates next to nothing about the quality or the future of the relationship in question.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 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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If the team is right, then this implies that Jupiter consists of softer, thus lighter, gas, while Saturn seems to be composed of heavier gaseous material.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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California Burger Company As the name implies, this is the go-to spot for standout burgers.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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While closing bedroom doors before sleeping should be part of your nightly routine, Williams advises to take it a step further and close all the doors in the house.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Rather than focusing solely on finishes, Rodgers advises paying closer attention to consistency and condition.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion poses with her Dunkin' Mango Protein Refresher to promote her collaboration with the brand and their new line of protein drinks.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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This poses risks for respiratory distress, serious choking, and even death.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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That emotional openness, Matheson hints, continues to shape Fak’s place in the restaurant’s evolving ecosystem.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Brex offers business credit cards, spend management software, and banking as an integrated platform.—
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CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Live content offers extraordinary potential for Netflix due to various unique advantages.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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