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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
Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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ABC News,
5 July 2026
Emma Daugherty, gardening expert and director of marketing for Bath Center Garden and Nursery in Colorado, suggests planting native nut trees and fruit trees to attract a variety of birds.
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The Spruce,
5 July 2026
O'Neill rates Visa as buy and his $410 price target suggests 13% upside from Thursday's close.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
The team’s modeling suggests crustal thickness reached around 30 kilometers by the early Archean, the era that came after the Hadean.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
5 July 2026
Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.
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Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
—
ABC News,
5 July 2026
Emma Daugherty, gardening expert and director of marketing for Bath Center Garden and Nursery in Colorado, suggests planting native nut trees and fruit trees to attract a variety of birds.
—
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
O'Neill rates Visa as buy and his $410 price target suggests 13% upside from Thursday's close.
—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
The team’s modeling suggests crustal thickness reached around 30 kilometers by the early Archean, the era that came after the Hadean.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
5 July 2026
Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.
—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License.
—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends seeking out shady areas both outdoors and indoors, away from direct sunlight.
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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Even as the communist country proposes reforms, the United States continues a pressure campaign, ramping up economic sanctions and maintaining an oil embargo that has plunged much of the island into darkness.
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The simplest solution, Wheeler proposes, is that laws be strengthened to require developers to integrate prehistoric sites and finds into the architectural plans for new buildings, and not just shunt things off to museums or warehouses.
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The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
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The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
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Keeping money out of the Cuban government’s hands while helping the Cuban people is tricky, said Aymee Valdivia, an attorney at Holland & Knight who advises companies doing business in Cuba.
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Consumer Reports advises contacting customer support early in the trial to test how responsive the company is before you’re committed.
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However, this $50 fee poses a barrier for low-income recipients and doesn't count towards deductibles.
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Federal authorities have increasingly warned that the group poses a unique challenge.
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There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
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This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
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The lightweight, double-layered design offers extra coverage without feeling heavy, while the stretchy waistband and flowy design keep it comfortable all day.
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Neither company currently offers new vehicles for less than $50,000.
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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