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 Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience. — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026 The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 The bank’s new price target of $60 suggests Arxis could gain 26% from Thursday’s close. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 When asked who might be the greatest thinker in America, the boy immediately suggests Professor Jacob Barnhardt (Sam Jaffe), an Albert Einstein analogue who's wooed by Klaatu's solutions to a particularly tricksy math equation. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 By then, fire had ravaged the community; the report suggests that incident commanders were unaware of the devastation. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Bayona’s possible return suggests the Hollywood studio may want to work with a director familiar with the Jurassic Park franchise. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 Launched in 2004, the $364 million observatory is designed to pivot quickly -- as its name suggests -- to capture gamma ray bursts, exploding stars and other fast-breaking cosmic action. — Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026 Research suggests that low ferritin, a protein that stores iron inside your cells, is associated with different forms of hair loss, including telogen effluvium, in women. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggests
  1. indicates
  2. recommends
  3. proposes
  4. implies
  5. advises
  6. poses
  7. hints
  8. offers
Verb
  • The slow rate at which this is occurring indicates this cosmic vampirism will last for hundreds of thousands to billions of years.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Preliminary information indicates that the explosion occurred near the vessel’s stern deck, resulting in limited damage, a police spokesperson said in a statement.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of indicates
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  • The brand recommends wearing the cap for 25 minutes, every other day, for three to six months.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
  • An article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends operating below maximum capacity to leave room in provider schedules for last-minute patients and emergencies.
    — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • Now suppose the group of 300 proposes its own three-person slate.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Lula proposes preserving Brazil’s autonomy by simultaneously strengthening ties with all major powers and engaging in multilateral diplomacy as much as possible.
    — MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of proposes
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  • This implies that even if the Federal Reserve acts again before year end, any movement would more likely represent a limited policy fine tuning grounded in inflation and employment data.
    — , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Cutter’s statement implies that similar to season one, season two could also end on a cliffhanger.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of implies
Verb
  • For other companies seeking to improve socio-economic mobility, Ellis advises collecting data and improving awareness first before introducing new schemes.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The most revealing moment at the Monaco Yacht Show may be the one in which someone advises a prospective client to walk away.
    — Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of advises
Verb
  • The study did not examine cognitively healthy people and does not suggest that glucosamine poses a risk to those who take it for joint health.
    — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Dozens of flights to and from Catalina Island have crashed over the years, with pilots saying the airport poses its share of challenges.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of poses
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  • The title hints that the film will follow Aegon the Conqueror, who, along with his sister-wives Visenya and Rhaenys, invaded Westeros and conquered most of the Seven Kingdoms with the help of their dragons, Balerion, Vhagar and Meraxes.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • According to the rules of the game, Joker can only give his team members hints while the rest of the class watches and laughs at their stumbles.
    — Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of hints
Verb
  • The pool has shallow areas for little ones to play in, and the Opium Spa offers treatments tailored to kids and teens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • What’s happening offers a snapshot of what may be coming for many other cities, as climate change meets urban water systems built for a very different world.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of offers

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“Suggests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggests. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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