suggests

verb

present tense third-person singular of suggest
1
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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2
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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3
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 Billy Macon suggests Hal ought to leave town now that his assault charges have been dropped. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 While most cases have been concentrated in southern and central states due the warmer weather, recent research suggests climate change is warming water in northern and midwestern states, expanding the areas where the amoeba can be found. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 But a recent Climate Central analysis of 221 global marathons suggests these cooler race days are already becoming harder to find. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 If a reproduction looks too shiny, Quinn suggests using a matte spray to tone down the finish. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 König suggests strength training and reformer Pilates before casually adjusting my slightly uneven hips with chiropractic confidence. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Our work suggests that this interaction could be a source of information about the hidden world below us. — Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026 This suggests that leadership in space will be contested not just through missions and firsts, but via whose technical standards are followed, with China's new map playing into these efforts. — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Physical intimacy isn’t a regular occurrence for every married couple in America, research suggests. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
  1. indicates
  2. recommends
  3. proposes
  4. implies
  5. advises
  6. poses
  7. hints
  8. offers
Verb
  • Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.
    — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The report indicates that Dcoop is now in pole position to secure the takeover of Deoleo, leading the likes of Italian companies Coricelli, Bonifiche Ferraresi and Newlat Food, French firm Lesieur (Avril), and Australia's Cobram Estate Olive.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicates
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  • For people heading into the backcountry, the Forest Service recommends using bear-resistant food containers and storing food away from campsites.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If your hair is feeling dry, hairstylist Kee Taylor recommends smoothing a lightweight oil through the midlengths and ends to improve manageability and shine.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • In turn, Axira proposes a risky deal — steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a dating competition where highborn citizenship is on the line.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Department of Homeland Security, which doesn’t seem willing or able to keep its agents from killing unarmed civilians, proposes to equip them with gloves that give electric shocks.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of proposes
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  • The end of season 3, in which Nat seems to set their rescue in motion, implies that the show’s ‘90s timeline may soon follow the survivors back in the real world.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
  • News of his death, and its circumstances, has been cloaked in journalistic language that implies suicide, emulating the opacity of suicide itself.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of implies
Verb
  • Adam Levine, at Free Snake Relocation, advises callers to stay calm and give the snake plenty of space.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of advises
Verb
  • But research shows that alcohol poses a greater risk to students.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Cost and contract logistics aside, the mere size of Starship poses significant engineering risks outside the station's safety margins.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of poses
Verb
  • One of the photos released shows the pair of friends-turned-secret-lovers in bed together, while another shot of them facing each other in a bathroom hints that there’s tension lingering.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Research hints that this precipitous drop in estrogen may affect how our brains age.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hints
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  • Amazon sales data from Market Defense tracked in early July over the previous 12 months offers a snapshot of brands gaining traction among parents shopping for babies and children.
    — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of offers

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