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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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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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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
Etzioni recently came across the tapes and, at the enthusiastic suggestion of McKee, went into the studio with original guitarist Ryan Hedgecock to flesh out the tracks, while still leaving them sounding minimalist enough to sound raw, rough and ready.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
However, the budget size may increase further if the administration decides to incorporate the Democratic Party of the People’s suggestions to ease the rising burden of energy cost.
Elections to determine a prime minister is set to take place on November 11.
—Lin Lin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
The big picture: Here are some of our suggestions for finding a moment of inner peace this weekend.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
In reality, very few Americans manage to abide by these official suggestions, with U.S. adults eating 2-3 times the recommendation each day, on average.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
However, the budget size may increase further if the administration decides to incorporate the Democratic Party of the People’s suggestions to ease the rising burden of energy cost.
Elections to determine a prime minister is set to take place on November 11.
—Lin Lin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
The big picture: Here are some of our suggestions for finding a moment of inner peace this weekend.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
In reality, very few Americans manage to abide by these official suggestions, with U.S. adults eating 2-3 times the recommendation each day, on average.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
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Soto, represented by hard-driving super agent Scott Boras, has shown no indication of offering charity to his new employer like Ohtani did.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The company is subject to various risks, including dependence on successful clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and potential competition from other biotechnology firms targeting similar autoimmune disease indications.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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But the proposal was about more than just big cat hunting.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Founding Fathers established the Electoral College in the Constitution as a compromise between the proposal of electing a president by a vote in Congress and electing the president by a popular vote.Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Think velvet bows, toile ornaments, and hints of soft pastels to bring the historical elegance to life.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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This seamless deception leaves no immediate clues, allowing the attacker to act swiftly before John realizes anything is amiss.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Scientists think that a young Neptune lost speed and allowed itself to be reined in by the sun’s gravity, leaving behind its methane cache as a clue of its far-flung birthplace.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The new outpost retains the same warm woods as its original Marais store, opened last year, and takes cues from the brand’s workshop.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Our nervous system is always scanning our environment for cues of safety or danger.Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Two to three yards, everybody’s got the good ideas.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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For more gift ideas, be sure to check out our picks for the 10 top Amazon Black Friday deals here and the 10 top Walmart Black Friday deals here.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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