suggesting

verb

present participle of suggest
1
as in indicating
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 recommending
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 proposing
to set before the mind for consideration might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?

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Recent Examples of suggesting The tests could easily do the opposite, as people with results suggesting cancer require follow-up testing that overwhelms our healthcare system, potentially delaying diagnoses for people with cancer. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026 The researchers also found evidence that features of both states could briefly coexist, suggesting that their relationship is more complicated than a simple winner-takes-all competition. — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 Circana also notes that prestige and luxury brands continue to grow, suggesting dupe demand and premium demand can coexist within the same shopper. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 And Michael Roth, the president of Wesleyan, had an op-ed this week in the New York Times suggesting that universities consider making these organizations co-ed. — Rachel Cohen Booth, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026 The association remained after accounting for whether patients completed radiation on time, suggesting that on-time completion may not fully explain the difference. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026 The syrupy strings, treacly piano and awed choral vocals conjure an atmosphere of strained enchantment, suggesting a film burdened by fatal amounts of whimsy and emotional manipulation. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 This possible advantage in the early vote is consistent with higher Democratic turnout in this year’s primary elections, suggesting that Democratic enthusiasm is higher. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 The link between frequent, accidental naps and dementia remained just as strong, suggesting that changes in napping habits can show up years before a formal diagnosis. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggesting
  1. indicating
  2. recommending
  3. proposing
  4. implying
  5. advising
  6. posing
  7. hinting
  8. offering
Verb
  • In the region that includes Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada, the proportion of flu tests that come back positive reached at least 10% last week, indicating significant levels of flu.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Polls suggest the race is essentially tied, with some indicating Jackson has a razor-thin lead.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of indicating
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  • Musk responded to Anthropic's announcement by recommending that companies give shares directly to the public.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of swapping in cheaper versions on the low, a lot of shoppers are openly recommending their finds and lining them up next to the originals.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of recommending
Verb
  • During the campaign, Lula sought to address those concerns by proposing a ban on sports betting, announcing a debt renegotiation program and backing tougher penalties for minors who commit crimes.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The best approach is to understand what the client actually needs before proposing a solution.
    — Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of proposing
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  • Ehrlich rates Netflix a buy with a $90 price target, implying 31% upside over the coming 12 months.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of implying
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  • Indeed, whether evaluating political rivals or advising on executive decisions, Abigail proved essential to John’s success, securing her legacy as a true Founding Mother.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of advising
Verb
  • A week earlier, Packers receiver Matthew Golden had drawn a taunting flag for flexing his biceps after a crucial catch against the Cowboys even as the broadcast had one player posing in that very position for introductions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • David Lauren spent much of the first two days wandering through the marketplace, chatting with visitors, hanging out in the courtyard and happily posing for photographs.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of posing
Verb
  • The filmmaker was hinting heavily at what might be in store for the festival’s surprise screening Wednesday evening at the Institut Lumière.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With the midterms coming up and the administration hinting generally at more budget cuts in the past week, educators here want to spread the word.
    — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of hinting
Verb
  • Brennan issued a letter offering guidance from a Catholic perspective.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • As of Thursday morning, the government had filed charging documents in 10 of the 28 cases, offering additional details about how authorities relied on voter registration data to pursue broader criminal charges around immigration status.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of offering

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“Suggesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggesting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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