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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 some of the best places to see springtime splendor in Texas, along with some suggestions for making the most of your day trip.
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Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Globalists, especially the Europeans, are up in arms over the suggestion.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2025
His suggestions include the use of distance measuring devices (DMDs), the inclusion of bunker rakes in every group, the elimination of honorary observers and the banning of golf carts, among others.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
As a more aesthetic and feature-rich alternative, the Nest Thermostat offers energy usage reports, HVAC system health alerts, IFTTT support, and suggestions that can help lower your bill.
—PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
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Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Globalists, especially the Europeans, are up in arms over the suggestion.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2025
His suggestions include the use of distance measuring devices (DMDs), the inclusion of bunker rakes in every group, the elimination of honorary observers and the banning of golf carts, among others.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
As a more aesthetic and feature-rich alternative, the Nest Thermostat offers energy usage reports, HVAC system health alerts, IFTTT support, and suggestions that can help lower your bill.
—PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
Noun
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Federal officials are not offering clear instructions on how the deadline for Real ID, which added a number of requirements for getting a state driver’s licenses or identification cards, will be enforced, and there are indications it may be phased in.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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This comes during a period where there are small indications the Oilers might be casting about looking to shake up the pro goaltending depth chart.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The human scientist can even talk with the robot about the proposals in a chatbot interface.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Other cuts on the table include a proposal to change the federal government's reimbursement to a per-person limit.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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We had been warmed up to this by recent hints of several more One UI 7 betas to come before the stable release was GA.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some saw that as a hint to his future involvement and a firm commitment to the youngster, but Fortea has not returned to Ancelotti’s training sessions since playing in two Under-19 European Championship qualifiers with Spain in November.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 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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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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To build a culture of kindness, leaders should take these actionable steps: Lead by Example: Employees take cues from leadership.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even subtle nonverbal cues, like smiling at one group and frowning at another, influence children’s preferences.—
Sylvia Perry,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2025
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Modeled on an idea from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts Democrat, the agency has drawn sharp criticism from leaders of the financial industry and, more recently, from the new Trump administration.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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While Rubio is asserting that Arabs don't have a plan and that Trump's new idea is the only one that exists, the region has long wanted to solve the conflict through the establishment of a separate Palestinian state.—
Iain Marlow Bloomberg News (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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