1
as in indications
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 proposals
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 hints
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 suggestions
Here are some suggestions from the Plant Clinic for gardening resolutions.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
See below for some other suggestions.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Read more of our deranged suggestions… Want to Ruin ‘Home Alone’ Forever?
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
The organization offered suggestions to avoid a potentially expensive freeze.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Some retailers offer size charts that give suggestions based on your body measurements, which can be helpful as your belly grows.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
There are suggestions that Grande and Erivo could be in the running for Oscar nods come January when the nominations are announced.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
People post the darnedest things, including abundantly wrong and unsafe suggestions for dealing with hangovers.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Thanks for your suggestions about who should do the half-time show at the 2026 World Cup final.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
See below for some other suggestions.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Read more of our deranged suggestions… Want to Ruin ‘Home Alone’ Forever?
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
The organization offered suggestions to avoid a potentially expensive freeze.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Some retailers offer size charts that give suggestions based on your body measurements, which can be helpful as your belly grows.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
There are suggestions that Grande and Erivo could be in the running for Oscar nods come January when the nominations are announced.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
People post the darnedest things, including abundantly wrong and unsafe suggestions for dealing with hangovers.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Thanks for your suggestions about who should do the half-time show at the 2026 World Cup final.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestions
Noun
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The conflicting indications from the daily and monthly bar charts of AMZN suggest that a bigger relief rally should be viewed as counter-trend and likely short-lived.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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While CEOs do not generally like to spin off assets, all indications are that Caesars’ management is receptive to this strategy.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After the governor and secretary of state approve the proposals, the commission opens up the rules for 30 days of public comment.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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Supporters of the tax legislation say the proposals are designed to prevent a fiscal calamity, a claim met with skepticism by opponents.—
Jonathan Shorman and,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And the world will be watching and taking cues.—
Charlyn Ho,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The lavish side of mechanical keyboards Ultimately, the keyboard's unique construction, design cues, and lack of mass production contribute to a four-figure price tag that'll shock those not accustomed to the overly luxurious side of mechanical keyboards.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Forge valuable connections and exchange investment ideas.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Like a showstopping necklace on a comparatively functional outfit, creative bathroom tile ideas have the power to elevate and transform one of the most utilitarian spaces in the house.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Suggestions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestions. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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