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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
Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Edit to add: thank you for everyone’s suggestions and thoughtful responses.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
His suggestion is eliciting divergent reactions among Democrats and liberals.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
The biggest risk with AI is trust: The capability to understand the content or suggestions that AI provides, as well as its decision process.
—Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Edit to add: thank you for everyone’s suggestions and thoughtful responses.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
His suggestion is eliciting divergent reactions among Democrats and liberals.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
The biggest risk with AI is trust: The capability to understand the content or suggestions that AI provides, as well as its decision process.
—Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
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As of now, the proposal to ban the play, originally provided by the Green Bay Packers, has been tabled, with no clear indication of the final outcome.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Florida Democrats say Weil’s momentum is an indication of discontent with Trump in the district that is reflected across the country.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of Egyptians rallied near the border with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians and to underline Cairo's rejection of President Donald Trump's proposal for moving people out of the territory.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the governor’s communications director, when asked for a response on the proposal, doubled down on DeSantis’ immigration comments last month.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Looking for Thursday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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If that fails, DeepMind suggests intensive stress testing and monitoring to watch for any hint that an AI might be turning against us.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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Kilmer wanted to be a part of the CBS series, which premiered in 2001, that sends contestants to international destinations hunting for clues.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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And now, some experts are scouring this week’s events for clues on the fate of one of Xi’s top generals.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Using a rat model of diabetes, the team discovered that high blood sugar levels disrupted how ACC neurons responded to rewards and spatial cues.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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And fashion, increasingly taking cues from the world of entertainment, is now raiding its props department.—
Kyle MacNeill,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports recently pitched a blockbuster trade idea that would send Walker to the New York Mets this season.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dolly Parton’s cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, is filled with a year's worth of classic recipes and menu ideas.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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