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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
However, new research suggests inflammation could also be a major contributor to heart issues in women.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The August employment report showed a fall of fifteen thousand in the number of federal employees, which suggests that the DOGE job cuts may be starting to show up in the official figures.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The moon’s alignment with Saturn suggests putting your head down and powering through.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
But a look behind the data suggests that belief may finally be eroding.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The first interstellar object to visit the solar system may have been a fragment of an icy exoplanet, research suggests.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That premium suggests the market is pricing in elevated demand and earnings durability.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Rather than following the recycled trend that sees new jeans made just to be deliberately destroyed, Kappahl suggests considering more clever creations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Logic suggests that if body fat is radically reduced everywhere else in the body, the only option remaining would be to then tap into stubborn problem fat and use it as fuel.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The August employment report showed a fall of fifteen thousand in the number of federal employees, which suggests that the DOGE job cuts may be starting to show up in the official figures.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The moon’s alignment with Saturn suggests putting your head down and powering through.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
But a look behind the data suggests that belief may finally be eroding.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The first interstellar object to visit the solar system may have been a fragment of an icy exoplanet, research suggests.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That premium suggests the market is pricing in elevated demand and earnings durability.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Rather than following the recycled trend that sees new jeans made just to be deliberately destroyed, Kappahl suggests considering more clever creations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Logic suggests that if body fat is radically reduced everywhere else in the body, the only option remaining would be to then tap into stubborn problem fat and use it as fuel.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
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Fire containment Understanding what 14% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the report indicates, both State and non-State actors were responsible for violations in over 20 countries, with the highest numbers recorded in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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For longevity, Poole highly recommends applying a chemical protector to couches.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study recommends a large-scale mechanical removal of the muck, and the use of algicides and other measures to keep it from growing back.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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By sourcing rattan directly from farmers in Central Kalimantan, Tjitrowirjo highlights its environmental benefits and proposes it as a material solution in the climate crisis.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The White House now proposes to shift away from that system and toward one that prioritizes applicants with higher wages or advanced educational credentials.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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But even the valley’s actual wetlands aren’t always what the name implies.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Given the relative scarcity such an arrangement implies and the NFL’s unmatched reach, commercials that air within that content tend to fly off the shelves.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look at the intent, Malik advises.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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More wild animals are getting infected with rabies, which poses a public health threat, officials warn.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Even though the comet poses no threat to Earth, the world's astronomers and space agencies are racing to harness a rare opportunity to study planetary material that formed from another star.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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But, surprisingly, 2022 research published in Sleep Science hints that none of these explanations truly cover it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The post hints that Lucky Cat Miami will return at some point, although a couple of restaurants have made the same promise only to close permanently.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, BRATS offers an intimate look at the group's cultural impact in films such as The Breakfast Club (1985), Back to the Future (1985) and Pretty in Pink (1986), as well as behind-the-scenes footage and promotional clips.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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