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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
Home teams win Game 7 nearly 75 percent of the time, and nothing about the current trajectory suggests this will be easy.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
History suggests that people who do not see themselves as part of the same community are liable to do almost anything to one another.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
What Chester sees in Colette suggests her fight‑or‑flight response to sudden danger, and the reader can supply the rest—the blood draining from Colette’s cheeks, perhaps, maybe a slight widening of her eyes.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The official launch date wasn’t made public, but a recent Instagram post suggests the eatery could start welcoming guests in the coming weeks.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
As the name suggests, the collection reworks camouflage as a collage-like reflection of culture in public spaces.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Every anecdote and metric suggests that the Chicago Cubs made a mistake dealing Cruz at last year’s trade deadline.
—Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 1 May 2026
New research suggests that vitamin D supplementation may be linked to a lower risk of diabetes for some people.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 1 May 2026
Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder (circa 1767–1770) suggests that the latter view has bite.
—Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
History suggests that people who do not see themselves as part of the same community are liable to do almost anything to one another.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
What Chester sees in Colette suggests her fight‑or‑flight response to sudden danger, and the reader can supply the rest—the blood draining from Colette’s cheeks, perhaps, maybe a slight widening of her eyes.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The official launch date wasn’t made public, but a recent Instagram post suggests the eatery could start welcoming guests in the coming weeks.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
As the name suggests, the collection reworks camouflage as a collage-like reflection of culture in public spaces.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Every anecdote and metric suggests that the Chicago Cubs made a mistake dealing Cruz at last year’s trade deadline.
—Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 1 May 2026
New research suggests that vitamin D supplementation may be linked to a lower risk of diabetes for some people.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 1 May 2026
Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder (circa 1767–1770) suggests that the latter view has bite.
—Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
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Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Evidence indicates the shooting took place near where the man was found, according to the incident report.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at the University of Maine Extension, recommends rotating tomatoes and other nightshades so they aren't repeatedly grown in the same soil.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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How to Decide Where to Grow Herbs In very wet climates and backyards with heavy or acidic soil, LoRusso recommends growing herbs in pots.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
2 May 2026
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The governor proposes the budget and the Legislature must approve it — and also can make revisions.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Generally, two options strongly consider socioeconomic factors and the new rankings, while a third proposes cuts more evenly across the city.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The cancellation of the Louisiana event implies that there might be more uncertainty there than O’Neil has been willing to admit.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But that quote implies the chaos always works in the opposite direction to the plan.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The white mailbox out front advises that deliveries should go to the house next door.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
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But there’s a difference between an outbreak that has scientific and public health importance and one that poses widespread risk to the population at large.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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Tracy Arm, in fact, still poses a bit of a mystery despite the work done to recreate the event.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The value difference hints that the property might experience an increase in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The asymmetry of the wear on the krakens’ jaws, meanwhile, hints that different parts of the animals’ brain were specialized for different tasks—a sign of advanced cognition in these invertebrates.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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The exotic box offers a minimum one year of self-employment without tax returns.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The resort offers oceanfront accommodations, sunrise yoga, cocktails and fresh seafood, with a strong focus on beachfront relaxation and spa experiences.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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