1
as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us
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2
as in to recommend
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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3
as in to propose
to set before the mind for consideration
might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?
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Recent Examples of suggest
The president on Tuesday also suggested that the additional 125 percent reciprocal tax on Beijing, on top of the 20 percent existing tariffs, could be lessened in upcoming days.
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The Hill Staff, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Trump also suggested the 145% tariff rate on Chinese imports won’t stay that high.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
The findings suggest dogs aren't just mimicking their owners but are processing words to give contextually appropriate responses.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Studies suggest that earplugs help improve sleep quality by blocking distracting, disruptive, or annoying noise around you.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
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The Hill Staff, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Trump also suggested the 145% tariff rate on Chinese imports won’t stay that high.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
The findings suggest dogs aren't just mimicking their owners but are processing words to give contextually appropriate responses.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Studies suggest that earplugs help improve sleep quality by blocking distracting, disruptive, or annoying noise around you.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggest
Verb
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McFarland claimed 2,000 tickets were available for the festival, but shared permits indicated that only space for 250 people had been obtained.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Recent sediment core samples indicate that the glacier began retreating in the 1940s, possibly linked to recurring El Niño patterns.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The city staff also is recommending an increase of $406,247 to the police general fund budget for fiscal year 2025-26 to support overtime costs associated with operating the first-responder drone and the real-time crime center.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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In addition, Drake recommends mixing both simple and luxe fabrics, like linen and velvet.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Antitrust enforcers have proposed far-reaching measures designed to quickly open the search market and give new competitors a leg up.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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One thing is for sure: If the mayor proposes new reductions to the controller’s office, Mejia will make sure the public knows about it.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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That same year, István Hegedűs, a former politician who had served in parliament alongside Orbán, read an article in a pro-Fidesz newspaper which implied that only the Party’s generosity enabled C.E.U. to stay in Budapest.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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These stories imply that this person did this remarkable thing, so anyone else can do it, too.—
Dmitry Malin,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rather, Singh advised, think of them as a menu of options—pick three to start with.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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After many of these heated interactions between GOP lawmakers and voters pressing for answers went viral, House leadership advised members to quit hosting in-person events.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Especially in the restaurant’s early weeks, Cooper was regularly in the kitchen, working the grill with vigor, occasionally breaking to pose for selfies.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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Visitors pose at the site of Osaka’s 1970 World Expo, now a park.—
Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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That doesn’t qualify as a significant move, but the Steelers also spent the weekend hinting strongly that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be signing with the team, which would cross Pittsburgh off the Cousins list.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Musk has hinted that his involvement with DOGE would be temporary, but would his exit from the public sector be enough of a reprieve for the company's falling stock?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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All offers end April 30 (each can only be used once and offers do not stack).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Brentford offered lots of options for this exercise and Keane Lewis-Potter solved some problems at left-back.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Suggest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggest. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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