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as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
if you don't want to give the suggestion that you're evading the truth, you must look your questioner in the eye
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2
as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
no one had any better suggestions, so as usual we spent the afternoon at the basketball court
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3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
we took care to avoid so much as even a suggestion of impropriety
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Recent Examples of suggestion
Automakers have also received a boost following sharp declines Monday, amid suggestions U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico may be eased.
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Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Along with suggestions, other users noted that Amanda wasn’t alone in having gone through this experience.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
There was little overlap among our suggestions, and there were a lot of works to sift through.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Dermatologists share their thoughts on the trends and suggestions for creating a cleansing routine specific to your skin.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Along with suggestions, other users noted that Amanda wasn’t alone in having gone through this experience.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
There was little overlap among our suggestions, and there were a lot of works to sift through.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Dermatologists share their thoughts on the trends and suggestions for creating a cleansing routine specific to your skin.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
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What Was on Epstein’s Computers and Cameras There were indications that computer hard drives had been removed from Epstein’s Palm Beach and Manhattan homes before law enforcement searches of the respective properties more than a decade apart.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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There is no indication when the court could issue a decision, which is not likely to be the last to reach it.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Israel said Hamas rejected the proposal, and in return, halted all humanitarian aid into the strip.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Without U.S. support or Russia’s acquiescence, analysts say Europe could find its peacekeeping proposals falling flat very quickly.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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These protections, granted at a time when the auto industry boomed and no hint of competition from foreign automakers crested the horizon, would not be considered burdensome for the Detroit Three for decades.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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As for defense, while Trump has said little, the people in his orbit have offered more clues as to how the Administration may approach Taiwan.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Earnings reports and profit margins will offer critical clues.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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With thousands of upvotes and comments, people shared the social cues many people overlook.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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The collection took some subtle cues from Truman Capote’s swans, per Samantha Conti’s WWD review of the collection.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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This innovative idea allows companies to analyze and optimize their processes with real-time results rather than relying on subjective interviews.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Many of the world’s most successful businesses began with an idea, not an overflowing bank account.—
Vinayak Mahtani,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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