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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
The discovery that these ancient genes can drive pluripotency in mice suggests that the genetic foundation for multicellularity was laid long before animals emerged.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover, the narrative suggests that isolation and languishing in one’s self-interest frequently breeds the rot of morality.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But what will hopefully make each one feel different, Chani suggests, is perspective.
—Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Had one been in place, the report suggests, the shooter might have been identified earlier.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Other research suggests that part of the tortoise’s secret lies in its shell.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Rather, Hay told CNN in an email, the study suggests that the most effective seed launch relies on a trade-off between pressure from fluid accumulation and other distinct changes that prepare the fruit for that eruptive moment.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover, the narrative suggests that isolation and languishing in one’s self-interest frequently breeds the rot of morality.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But what will hopefully make each one feel different, Chani suggests, is perspective.
—Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Had one been in place, the report suggests, the shooter might have been identified earlier.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Other research suggests that part of the tortoise’s secret lies in its shell.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Rather, Hay told CNN in an email, the study suggests that the most effective seed launch relies on a trade-off between pressure from fluid accumulation and other distinct changes that prepare the fruit for that eruptive moment.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
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The yellow section indicates the tsunami hazard area.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The potential game changer, announced jointly by ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, indicates a significant shift in how audiences can engage with one of the world’s most prestigious awards shows.Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan also recommends that viewers find unique, unused spaces in their homes to use as staging sites for fun holiday scenes.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Phipps personally recommends using a combination of almond flour and oat flour.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is why the HEA proposes to establish a community worker coordinating council, tasked with increasing the use of community health workers to improve the cultural competence of service delivery.Dolores Alvarado, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The plan proposes measuring student success over time rather than one annual standardized test.Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
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As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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Grief has been called a journey, but a journey implies an endpoint.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Keighley advises entrepreneurs to focus on solutions that do not rely heavily on government incentives.Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Named after Gemini because the meteors seem to emerge — or radiate from — the same area in the sky as the constellation, NASA advises stargazers to look to Gemini and elsewhere to get the best views.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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Known for offering performance at competitive price points, AMD poses a credible threat to NVIDIA.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Check fraud still poses a significant threat to both consumers and banks.Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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