SUGGESTED Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

suggested 1 of 2

adjective

as in supported

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as in hinted

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suggested

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verb

past tense of suggest

as in indicated

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 recommended

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 proposed

to set before the mind for consideration might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?

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Adjective

With $3 Miller High Lifes, birch beer on tap and Yoo-Hoo a suggested pairing, Hiram’s is a throwback to a simpler (and cheaper) time. — Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Johnson said the suggested economic damages of $5 million were for items including loss of earnings, loss of marital care and loss of guidance. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 There is no suggested path through the works at the Geffen. — Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026 The City Council voted unanimously to accept the report and consider the suggested funding sources. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 London — So far, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hasn't been linked to any suggested wrongdoing revealed by the Epstein files. — Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 After the patient types in a description of the symptoms or problem, the AI tool sends a doctor a suggested diagnosis and treatment plan. — Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026 Are there any natural alternatives to the suggested cleaning solutions? — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025 Here’s a suggested syllabus, from our connoisseur. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025

Verb

As for negotiations, Zelensky suggested that the window of opportunity for ending the war stretched through the end of next summer, when the US presidential election campaign would begin. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 But nothing about his behavior, even as a kid, suggested as much. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 During a contentious hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee, Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington, suggested that the whole endeavor stank. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026 Kushner suggested that Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats regain power in November, meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles as a follow-up. — Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Kushner suggested that Jeffries, who is in line to become House speakerif Democrats regain power in November, meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles as a follow-up. — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Planning Board Chair Joe Stadlen, who was running the meeting that night, suggested the public be allowed to stay and speak their minds about the plan. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 The sprint suggested the McLaren car was taking more out of its tires compared to the Mercedes. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Initial reports from Jijantes suggested Balde decided to leave his boyhood club following a meeting between his agent and the Sporting Director, and comments from coach Hansi Flick questioning player commitment. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggested

Adjective

When a leader is responsible for too many people, employees can start to feel less seen, less supported and less guided.

— Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Definition of supported

Verb

Police said a preliminary investigation had not indicated any signs of foul play.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The Greenville Police Department previously said that its preliminary investigation had not indicated signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicated

Verb

That proposed financial penalty is nearly as much as Meta’s total valuation on Wall Street.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The defense proposed placing him on house arrest with an ankle monitor under the supervision of Fulton County Pretrial Services.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposed

Verb

Shakur’s family in the court gallery had been advised ahead of time that the graphic visuals were going to be shown and described.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Weygold, who died in 1941, collected Native American art and artifacts, taught himself the Lakota language, and advised European museums on Native American art.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of advised

Verb

In a sweet family photo taken on Main Street at the theme park, Damon posed with his wife Luciana Barroso and their four daughters Alexia, 27, Isabella, 20, Gia, 18, and Stella, 15.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
These were all questions posed to 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan following his team’s 41-17 preseason victory Thursday over the Chargers in Los Angeles.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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