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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
His original, undoctored manuscript even suggests that James might have plotted to have Elizabeth assassinated.
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Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Mental health and immune response are affected by how animals are feeling—and, as the rash of stereotypies suggests, captive animals are not feeling well.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
For external cleaning of your kitchen sink, Sandifer suggests using a disinfectant spray with a degreaser and a microfiber cloth to run over the faucet, handles, and surface area.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
But the league’s decision to place his salary in an interest-bearing account suggests the NBA might wait until the matter is adjudicated before voiding Rozier’s contract.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
How exactly the Celsius case will play out is unknown — a recent court filing suggests that Simmons and Kimora might have come to some sort of agreement that’s yet to be finalized — but at the very least, Simmons has tens of millions on the line.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Research also suggests that eating your biggest meal of the day in the afternoon, as opposed to later in the evening can be beneficial for those who want to lose weight.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Our research suggests that boards should insist leaders prepare for crisis communications as a standard part of risk management.
—Prachi Gala, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
As someone who was always intrigued by luxury and beauty, Vigna bristles when someone suggests that Ferrari is simply a carmaker.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Mental health and immune response are affected by how animals are feeling—and, as the rash of stereotypies suggests, captive animals are not feeling well.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
For external cleaning of your kitchen sink, Sandifer suggests using a disinfectant spray with a degreaser and a microfiber cloth to run over the faucet, handles, and surface area.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
But the league’s decision to place his salary in an interest-bearing account suggests the NBA might wait until the matter is adjudicated before voiding Rozier’s contract.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
How exactly the Celsius case will play out is unknown — a recent court filing suggests that Simmons and Kimora might have come to some sort of agreement that’s yet to be finalized — but at the very least, Simmons has tens of millions on the line.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Research also suggests that eating your biggest meal of the day in the afternoon, as opposed to later in the evening can be beneficial for those who want to lose weight.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Our research suggests that boards should insist leaders prepare for crisis communications as a standard part of risk management.
—Prachi Gala, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
As someone who was always intrigued by luxury and beauty, Vigna bristles when someone suggests that Ferrari is simply a carmaker.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
Verb
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Data from the Public Health and Wellness Lab indicates that at least 19 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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This indicates a person-to-person community spread, which can occur through intimate contact.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Among the things Rodrik recommends are learning the lessons of China’s remarkable industrial rise, focussing on services rather than manufacturing, and further exploiting the dramatic fall in the cost of green energy.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The kitchen is a very messy room, which is why Sandifer highly recommends cleaning your kitchen table and chairs after every use.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yet Mamdani proposes to turn Gotham into a laboratory for radical economic redistribution and left-wing social engineering.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The team proposes a few different mechanisms that could account for the unexpectedly rapid brightening of this comet from beyond the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This tells us that if P being true implies Q being true, then Q being false implies P also must be false.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
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The movie implies the 49th Missile Defense Battalion failed to intercept the missile.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research, which conducts research and advises the government on policy, has documented almost 500 homes destroyed after the ceasefire in just three border villages and hundreds more houses damaged.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Food writer Stephanie Gravalese advises that, with SNAP benefits temporarily paused, an effective way to conserve resources is to take stock of your pantry.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Nvidia boss, who regularly poses for selfies with fans, also went outside the restaurant a few times to hand out kimbap, typical Korean street food fare, and treats to those gathered.—
Gina Chon,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The novel also poses questions about topics like womanhood, motherhood and feminism — which Blake hopes will get readers thinking too.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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